Cardiac Sonographer- Cardiology Diagnostic

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.

Job Description Summary :

Obtains diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms and compiles preliminary reports on all exams requested by the pediatric cardiologist.

Job Description :

Essential Functions :

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms according to the requirements set by the Nationwide Children's 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.

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 Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire date.

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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.

Experience :

Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric cardiac imaging.

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, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying : 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat / kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY : Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required)

CONTINUOUSLY : Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use : grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand / arm use, Seeing - Far / near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above :

Radiation / Fluoroscopy

"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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M / F / Disability / Vet"