Pediatric Cardiac Echo Sonographer – Congenital Imaging

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a sonographer specialized in pediatric echocardiography to perform congenital transthoracic exams and generate preliminary reports. The role includes a rotating schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science, ARDMS/CCI registration, and pediatric echo registration within two years. CPR certification must be kept current, and CMEs maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied science is required and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school is preferred.
• Active ARDMS or CCI registration is required.
• Pediatric echocardiography registration by ARDMS is required within two years of hire.
• CPR certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports.
• Rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Maintains understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, and surgical repairs to acquire high quality images.
• Performs echocardiograms at offsite clinics and local hospitals.
• Provides training and mentorship to trainees.
• Maintains CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration and participates in quality initiatives and research.

Skills

Adaptability

Professional standards

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science

Graduates from accredited medical ultrasound school

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a sonographer specialized in pediatric echocardiography to perform congenital transthoracic exams and generate preliminary reports. The role includes a rotating schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science, ARDMS/CCI registration, and pediatric echo registration within two years. CPR certification must be kept current, and CMEs maintained.