Echocardiology
Submission for the position: Cardiac Sonographer - (Job Number: 146054)
Cardiac Sonographer
Expected Starting Salary Range: 33.97 - 42.86
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: The medical diagnostic imaging technique used to see internal organs, muscles, etc.
SCOPE: To perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations and to assist in analyzing the data for interpretation within the Cardiology department of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants; children and adolescents.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams
Prepare patients and/or parents psychologically and physically for echocardiogram. Perform the cardiac ultrasound examination as ordered by the physician, including M-MODE, 2D Doppler and Color Flow Mapping 3D and strain.
Report and Analyze Exam Results
Provide a verbal report to the Echocardiography Faculty. Analyze the data, provide a preliminary written report, and review results with the Echocardiac Laboratory Faculty for final interpretation. Maintain patients' records and echocardiographic laboratory logs in database. Assist with research projects as needed.
Equipment
Maintain equipment by cleaning scan heads and Electrocardiogram (EKG) lead wires after each patient and following the guidelines of the infection disease committee.
Teamwork
Share knowledge and provide technical support for one another. Assume on-call responsibilities for Neonatal External Intensive Care Units at external hospital partnerships and others as directed. Assist with the training of cardiology fellow or visitors.
Research
May participate in clinical research related to cardiovascular disease. Measure and analyze echocardiographic data for research projects. Prepare and present findings in selected forums; at cardiology, echocardiography and sonographers meetings; at meetings of potential funding sources (such as industry and The American Heart Association); at meetings of non-experts interested in medical research (students and journalists). Prepare and present scientific reports (abstracts, manuscripts and articles) and manuals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
• Associate's Degree in a related field
• 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• ARDMS certification obtained during employment
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
Clinical/Non-Nursing
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location C
Sep 26, 2023, 2:07:50 PM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location C Job Type: Standard 33.97 Day Job