Cardiac Sonographer- NCHT Cardiology Clinic
US-OH-Toledo
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Req #: 48261
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Cardiac Sonographer The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for obtaining diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms and compiling preliminary reports on all exams requested by the pediatric cardiologist. Schedule: (Full time, Benefits Eligible) Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo 2213 Cherry Street Toledo, Ohio 43608 United States Responsibilities: * Performs transthoracic echocardiograms according to the requirements set by the Nationwide Childrens Echo Lab protocols. * Maintains basic understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which lead to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images. * Generates complete preliminary reports in reporting system. * Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals. Communicates with the team going to the offsite locations regarding transportation, start times, coverage, and emergencies. * Provides training and positive mentorship to trainees as assigned. Participates in department quality and process initiatives. * Attends and participates in Echo conferences, staff meetings and Echo Quality Improvement meetings. * Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Responds within NCH guidelines and finds call coverage when there are coverage conflicts. * Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration. Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Education: * Bachelors degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.Licensure: Must be actively registered in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). * Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire date. * Valid Ohio Drivers License with no more than one violation and/or at-fault accident in previous two years. No more than two violations or at-fault accidents in previous three years. Proof of auto insurance is necessary and will be validated annually. Certifications: * Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained. Preferred Experience: * Accepts and supports change in a positive manner. * Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals * Experience: Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric cardiac imaging. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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