Sr. Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

Job Description

Summary: Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which leads to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images. Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals. Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to various trainees. Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration. Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives. Participates in various research projects. Assists leadership in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred. Licensure Requirement: Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Certifications

Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.

Skills

Accepts and supports change in a positive manner. Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals. Ability to give direction and guidance to others. Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.

Experience

• Five years of experience in pediatric echocardiography or at least 5,000 pediatric echos, required. Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging, required.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck,
• Fume /Gases /Vapors,