Sr. Cardiac Sonographer

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

Job Description Summary:

Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which leads to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images. Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals. Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to various trainees. Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration. Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives. Participates in various research projects. Assists leadership in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Certifications:

Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.

Skills:

Accepts and supports change in a positive manner. Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals. Ability to give direction and guidance to others. Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.

Experience:

Five years of experience in pediatric echocardiography or at least 5,000 pediatric echos, required. Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

11-20 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

21-40 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY

Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) •additional testing may be required, Patient Equipment, Pushing /

Pulling:

0-25 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing /

Pulling:

26-40 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

41-60 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Radiation/Fluoroscopy "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.