Contingent Sr. Cardiac Sonographer

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Valid Ohio drivers 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 Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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:

Bachelors 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 5000 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Overview:Valid Ohio drivers 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 Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines...