Cardiac Sonographer, Echo Lab, Full Time, First Shift - Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

UCHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Cardiac Sonographer for the echo lab for First-Shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus! The Cardiac Sonographer will perform all echocardiographic diagnostic modalities with the ability to utilize a variety of equipment to determine accurate assessment of cardiac function, anatomy and physiology flow parameters.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12 month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology, or Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent education.
• Work requires sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• ARDMS/CCI Certification within 12 months of employment.
• Required clinical hours to become registry eligible.
• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency on current practice of echocardiography: cognitive, technical, interpersonal and communication skills necessary for the performance of adult, geriatric, adolescence echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Perform echocardiographic diagnostic procedures with the ability to utilize a variety of equipment to determine accurate assessment of cardiac function, anatomy and physiology flow parameters in multiple patient care areas.
• Perform 2D, Adult Congenital, 3D, AFI (automated frequency imaging), Dyssynchrony, Dobutamine, Bicycle and Treadmill Stress echocardiograms, Transesophageal, 3D Transesophageal.
• Conduct studies of consistently high quality utilizing special skills according to established protocols.
• Delineate and record abnormalities and make appropriate changes in technique as required by specific patient care needs.
• Participation in research studies. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Utilize Epic scheduling/patient data charting software, organize daily schedule, patient transportation, clarify orders when necessary, follows hospital policy for reporting critical results.
• Comply with all department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan.
• Serve as an expert role model in providing quality patient care for internal and external customers with appropriate test/indications selection.
• Provide one-on-one training to student technologists, cardiology fellows, and other staff physicians.
• Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions and systems function.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree