Cardiac Sonographer, Full Time, First Shift, Diagnostic Cardiology

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Cardiac Sonographer for the first shift at the UC Medical Center. 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

• Associates degree in Ultrasonography, Radiology, Biological Sciences or a relevant health sciences field.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Relevant specialty certification for specialty area(s): ACS, RCS, and RDCS.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Registry eligible new graduate of a sonography or radiology program.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year clinical experience as a registered cardiac sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the testing schedule in an effective and timely manner.
• Serve as a role model in providing quality patient care and customer service.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and staff.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and equipment reporting any problems or safety hazards to the appropriate person.
• 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 imaging and testing 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Comply with all department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions, and systems functions
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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