Echocardiography Tech Contingent Ross | Echocardiography Lab

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Ross Heart Hospital is seeking an Echocardiography Tech for the Cardiac Imaging Lab on a contingent, intermittent basis. The Echo Lab includes 6 transthoracic rooms, 1 stress echo room and 2 TEE rooms, with first-shift coverage and on-call support.

The role performs sonographic and noninvasive imaging, educates patients, participates in quality assessment, and mentors students and staff; requires completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program and certs within 18

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program.
• RDCS or RCS certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Preferred: Previous Cardiac Sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic and noninvasive imaging procedures.
• Provides patient education and participates in quality assessment.
• Mentors other sonographers and students to enhance quality.
• Supports ongoing quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mentor staff

Quality assurance

Patient education

Imaging procedures

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography program

Job description

Echocardiography Tech Contingent Ross | Echocardiography Lab## Department:Ross | Echocardiography Lab**Scope of Position**The Cardiac Echo Lab encompasses 6 transthoracic imaging rooms, 1 stress echo room and 2 TEE rooms located on the First floor of the Ross Heart Hospital in the Cardiovascular Imaging Lab. The Echo lab is staffed 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, Saturday and holidays 8:00am-1:00pm with an on-call technologist assigned for off-hour procedures. The tech develops and maintains CEU’s, registry, and skill level; Provides sonographic procedures to patients; assists in training other staff to refine imaging skills; and assists with quality assessment/improvement.**Position Summary**The Echo sonographer performs sonographic and noninvasive imaging procedures, patient education, and quality assessment activities for the Echo Lab; Serves as a mentor to other sonographers/students to enhance quality; Assists with on-going quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives; Follows imaging protocols and maintains standards for quality; Maintains current knowledge by participation in CME courses which are relevant to echo procedures/testing (minimum 30 hours required every three years).**Minimum Qualifications**Required: Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry required within 18 months of hire.Preferred: Previous experience in Cardiac Sonography.## Additional Information:## Location:Ross Heart Hospital (0353)## Position Type:Intermittent## Scheduled Hours:0.2## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***