Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric/Fetal

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Pediatric/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer to support the growth and expansion of its Fetal Medicine Program. The position rotates through Fetal Echo Clinics throughout Northeast Ohio and works in pediatric outpatient and inpatient echocardiography settings, including multiple satellite clinics. The caregiver works days, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and has on-call requirements. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The caregiver performs echocardiograms, supports education and research, contributes to quality assurance and departmental initiatives, and provides excellent care to patients and families. The role also involves assessing ultrasound products and equipment, providing feedback to vendors, and ensuring equipment is operational. Cleveland Clinic requires compliance with applicable personal protective equipment, drug testing, and annual influenza prevention policies.

Requirements

Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program of at least 18 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Within two years of hire, obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography in Pediatric Echo (RDCS-PE) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiac Credentialing International.
Knowledge of M-mode, 2D and Doppler calculations, cardiac hemodynamics, and normal and complex cardiac anatomy.
Ability to push and maneuver 500-pound equipment and the motor coordination to operate equipment.
High degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC; normal or corrected vision to normal range; extensive sitting and frequent walking; and occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 15 pounds.
Reliable, independent transportation.
Ability to drive to locations within an hour when on call.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with the employer's drug testing policy and annual influenza prevention program, unless an approved exemption applies.

Nice To Haves

Two years of full-time pediatric echo experience or two years of adult echo experience.
Fetal echo experience or OB ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality echocardiograms according to the IAC-approved protocol and accurately complete reports in pediatric outpatient and inpatient echocardiography labs and at multiple satellite clinics.
Teach theory, instrumentation, and interpretation to sonographers, fellows, and visitors.
Assist staff physicians and fellows with research projects and data entry as required.
Ensure patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
Provide excellent patient care to patients and families.
Participate in lab meetings, research studies, and quality assurance activities.
Cooperate in and assist with institutional, divisional, and departmental initiatives and goals.
Attend internal and departmental meetings to support educational growth and awareness.
Interact with ultrasound vendors to evaluate new and prototype software and equipment.
Provide direct feedback and participate in product evaluation and development.
Ensure equipment is operational and troubleshoot problems.