Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

Starting Salary: $38.00+ per hour

Sign-On Bonus and Relocation assistance eligible

The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking full-time Registered Cardiac Sonographers. If you would like to join a unique clinical lab that strives for positive culture not just coworkers but who operates like a family by ways of creating a rewarding career through growth in the field and a supportive clinical ladder, we are the place for you!

We are committed to improving the quality of life for every child. We are one of the most respected names in children's health care. U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children's #1in the nation in the magazine's 2023-2024 list.

Key Responsibilities of this Position Include:

• Perform pediatric cardiac exams
• Analyze & Report Exam Results
• Provide verbal and written preliminary reports to the Echo Faculty
• Assume on-call responsibilities
• Assist with research projects as needed
• Function as part of a team sharing knowledge and providing technical support for one another

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To learn to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations and to learn to assist in analyzing the data for interpretation within the Cardiology department of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants; children and adolescents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn/Grow in Proficiency & Expertise

Attend educational sessions as indicated by the director. Read assignments (e.g. textbooks and journals) as indicated by director. Gradually, assume on-call responsibilities for the Neonatal Intensive Care Units for University Hospital, Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and others as directed. Assist with research projects as needed. Prepare for registry examination in pediatric echocardiography.

Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams

Prepare patients and/or parents psychologically and physically for echocardiogram. Perform the cardiac ultrasound examination as ordered by the physician, including M-MODE, 2D Doppler and Color Flow Mapping. Follow OSHA/JCAHO Health & Safety Training Guidelines.

Report & Analyze Exam Results

Provide a verbal report to the Echocardiography Faculty. Analyze the data and review results with the Echocardiac Laboratory Faculty for final interpretation. Maintain patients' records and echocardiographic laboratory logs in database. Assist with research projects as needed.

Equipment

Maintain equipment by cleaning scan heads and Electrocardiogram (EKG) lead wires after each patient and following the guidelines of the infection disease committee.

Teamwork

Share knowledge and provide technical support for one another. Assume on-call responsibilities for the Neonatal Intensive Care Units for University Hospital, the Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and others as directed. Assist with the training of cardiology fellow or visitors.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Medical Sonography and/or previous work experience as a cardiac sonographer.

Preferred:

• ARDMS or CCI registered. Certification required within 18 months of hire.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability