Cardiac Sonographer Sr- Cardiology Diagnostic

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible role for a Cardiac Sonographer Sr. in Cardiology Diagnostic. The position requires obtaining diagnostic transthoracic and fetal echocardiograms and compiling preliminary reports. The role involves participation in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, and responding within NCH guidelines. A valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance are required, along with passing a motor vehicle background inspection and maintaining insurance eligibility.

Requirements

Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Valid Ohio Operator’s 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 insurance is necessary and will be validated annually.
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.
Five years full time experience in pediatric echocardiography, required.
One year of experience in fetal echocardiography, required.
Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging, required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs transthoracic and fetal echocardiograms according to the requirements set by the Nationwide Children’s Echo Lab protocols.
Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which leads 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 comprehensive training and positive mentorship to cardiology fellows, residents, students, and new or junior-level sonographers.
Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives.
Assists Technical and Medical Directors in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers.
Participates in various research projects as requested.
Attends and participates in Echo conferences, staff meetings and Echo Quality Improvement meetings.
Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric and fetal echocardiography registration.