Cardiac Sonographer Sr- Cardiology Diagnostic

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 maintain insurance guidelines. Job Description Summary Obtains diagnostic transthoracic and fetal echocardiograms and compiles preliminary reports on all exams requested by the pediatric cardiologist. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Responds within NCH guidelines and covers call when there are conflicts. Essential Functions Performs transthoracic and fetal echocardiograms according to the requirements set by the Nationwide Children’s Echo Lab protocols. Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications, ensuring high quality diagnostic images. Generates complete preliminary reports in the reporting system. Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals. Communicates with the team regarding transportation, start times, coverage, and emergencies. Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to cardiology fellows, residents, students, and new or junior-level sonographers. Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives. Assists Technical and Medical Directors in evaluating new equipment and sonographers. Participates in various research projects as requested. Attends and participates in Echo conferences, staff meetings, and Echo Quality Improvement meetings. Maintains required CMEs for pediatric and fetal echocardiography registration. 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). Valid Ohio Operator’s License with no more than one violation and/or at‑fault accident in previous two years. No more than two violations or at‑fault accidents in previous three years. Proof of insurance is necessary and will be validated annually. 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. Experience Five years full time experience in pediatric echocardiography, required. One year of experience in fetal echocardiography, 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; Fumes/Gases/Vapors; Hot Temperatures; Lifting/carrying: 0‑10 lbs; 11‑20 lbs; 21‑40 lbs; 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; 26‑40 lbs; 41‑60 lbs; 61‑100 lbs; 100 lbs or greater with assistance; 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. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital