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Cardiac Sonographer Sr- Cardiology Diagnostic Job in Columbus, Ohio US
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Job Summary

Company
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc
Location
Columbus, OH
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Job Reference Code
83947903

Cardiac Sonographer Sr- Cardiology Diagnostic

About the Job

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.

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
 
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