Cardiac Sonographer

Cleveland Clinic • Garfield Heights, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for up to $5,000 Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Cardiac Sonographers use sophisticated diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce dynamic real-time imaging of the heart's chambers, walls, valves, and great vessels to assist the physician in diagnosing cardiovascular disease. Cardiac Sonographers complete important tasks, such as acquiring information related to the heart's anatomy and physiology, evaluating acquired and congenital cardiac abnormalities and associated complications, evaluating narrowed or leaking heart valves, looking for causes of murmurs, chest pain, shortness of breath, tracking and evaluating chronic heart conditions, acquiring images during a stress echocardiogram and assisting with image acquisition in the operating room for valve or device implantation. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with on-call requirements, rotating weekends and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology OR graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program (18-month program) OR two years of full-time echo experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• New hires must obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from Cardiac Credentialing International within one year of hire date
• Demonstrated knowledge of m-mode, 2D and doppler calculations and cardiac hemodynamics
• Familiar with computers and ability to learn related program
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to assist with transport of patients, i.e., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• acquiring information related to the heart's anatomy and physiology
• evaluating acquired and congenital cardiac abnormalities and associated complications
• evaluating narrowed or leaking heart valves
• looking for causes of murmurs, chest pain, shortness of breath
• tracking and evaluating chronic heart conditions
• acquiring images during a stress echocardiogram
• assisting with image acquisition in the operating room for valve or device implantation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees