Sonographer I - Noninvasive Cardiology - Weekend

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,737 - 60,889; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care

Education Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a specialized cardiac sonographer in Cleveland, Ohio. The role includes performing various echocardiograms and independent assessments, crucial for patient care. Candidates should possess an accredited Sonography program or relevant experience and certifications. Strong communication and technical skills are required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Sonography program or relevant experience.
• Registered in field of experience (RVS, RVT, RDMS, RCS, RDCS).
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to manage physical demands: lifting 50-100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms in all modalities.
• Make independent clinical assessments.
• Calibrate and operate sonography equipment.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Professional judgment

Ability to lift and transport patients

Education

Completion of accredited Sonography program or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

A specialized cardiac sonographer who independently performs echocardiograms in inpatient, outpatient, and off‑site settings, including Transesophageal, Transthoracic, stress echo, 3D, Doppler color, and strain imaging. The exams directly impact patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform high‑level professional quality echocardiograms in all modalities.
• Make independent clinical assessments and judgments.
• Calibrate and operate equipment, lift and transport patients and equipment.
• Assume collaborative relationships, communicate with physicians and allied health professionals.
• Prioritize work, effectively resolve problems, react calmly in emergency situations.
• Work as a team member and interact with patients and visitors with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Sonography program or one year of full‑time cardiac echocardiography experience, approved Echo trainee program, or Summa Sonographer Intern requirements.
• Registered in field of experience (RVS, RVT, RDMS, RCS, RDCS).
• Basic Life Support.
• For a weekend position: three (3) years of experience with stress testing.
• Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment; heavy physical demands: 50‑100 pounds force occasionally, 25‑50 pounds force frequently.
• Strong communication, professional judgment, and technical proficiency.

Salary

$36.83/hr – $44.20/hr

Benefits

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.