Float Cardiac Sonographer 2

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

10d

About The Position

$5,000.00 sign-on bonus for eligible external and internal hires This position serves as a registered cardiac sonographer in the echocardiography laboratory and at the cardiology satellite offices. The cardiac sonographer II is required to perform all aspects of an echocardiographic exam, have a strong knowledge of cardiac pathology/echo equipment and work with students/staff. The cardiac sonographer II also contributes skills to assist with an efficient operation of the department. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology Program (Required) or Graduate of an approved Sonography Program with cross-training in echocardiography (Required)
2+ years Experience in echo, preferably in a tertiary care setting (Required)
Strong knowledge of cardiac pathology.
Demonstrated competence with all aspects of echo exams: transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, pharmacologic;
Ability to use all types of echo machines;
basic computer skills;
good communication skills
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Required Upon Hire) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) ( Upon Hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of an echocardiographic exam
Work with students/staff
Assist with an efficient operation of the department
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards
Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients