Cardiac Sonographer

                    

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Job Title

Cardiac Sonographer

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Imaging-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute

                      

Job Code

D24012

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

6:00am-12:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

 

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000** 

 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.    

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will collaborate and learn from some of our best caregivers and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. You'll also be part of a supportive caregiver family that works to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare.

The Cardiac Sonographer will perform echocardiogram tests to obtain important data about patients. Examine blood flow, valve function and chamber size to determine the overall condition of the heart. Assist physicians in the Cath lab and operating room. Ensure the delivery of world-class patient care by placing a strong emphasis on quality and education.

Specialty areas include: Transthoracic echocardiography on state-of-the-art equipment. 3D imaging LVAD assessments. Complex scans on adult congenital, research trials and structural heart

A caregiver in this position works PRN| Mon-Fri| 8:00am—4:30pm. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. 

• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures. 

• Perform routine and complex studies and assist physicians in a variety of imaging procedures. 

• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology  

• OR graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program (18-month program) OR two years of full-time echo experience.  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross 

• New hires must obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diag