Senior Cardiac Sonographer

12w2 months ago

Nationwide Children's Hospital

US · Part-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Requires valid Ohio driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and passing motor vehicle background inspection per hospital policy.

Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications to acquire high-quality diagnostic images. Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals. Functions in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.

Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to various trainees. Assists leadership in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers. Accepts and supports change in a positive manner while maintaining professional standards.

Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives. Engages in various research projects. Maintains required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration and certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Requirements

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
Actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; must pass motor vehicle background inspection
Accepts and supports change in a positive manner
Ability to give direction and guidance to others
Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports
Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications to acquire high quality 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