Cardiac Sonographer

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, a respected healthcare organization recognized for cardiac care. The institute treats patients with heart, vascular, and thoracic diseases, offering innovative treatments and a welcoming environment. The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiogram tests to collect important patient data, including information on blood flow, valve function, and chamber size. The role also assists physicians in the catheterization laboratory and operating room, with a strong emphasis on quality, education, and patient care. The caregiver collaborates with colleagues and contributes to Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to excellent care. This position works days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology, or graduation from an 18-month cardiac ultrasound program, or two years of full-time echocardiography experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the 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.
Demonstrated knowledge of M-mode, 2D, Doppler calculations, and cardiac hemodynamics.
Familiarity with computers and ability to learn related programs.

Responsibilities

Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality-control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
Perform echocardiogram tests to obtain patient data, including assessment of blood flow, valve function, and chamber size.
Assist physicians in the catheterization laboratory and operating room.