Cardiac Sonographer (Echocardiography Tech): FT 8a-4:30p

About the role

Firelands Health seeks a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic team. This position offers a supportive work/life environment with benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and more. Located in Sandusky, a picturesque coastal town along Lake Erie, Firelands Health is dedicated to providing top-quality medical care in the Sandusky Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiography studies, including M-mode, 2D, Doppler, color flow, and spectral Doppler imaging, following established protocols
• Conducts stress echocardiograms (exercise and pharmacologic) and pediatric echocardiograms
• Affixes and removes Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE’s) under the guidance of physicians, ensuring patient safety
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse (RN) to perform echocardiograms utilizing Ultrasound Enhancing Agents and bubble studies as indicated
• Educates patients on procedures and provides clear instructions to ensure cooperation and comfort
• Maintains the percentage of suboptimal exams below the established performance benchmark
• Adheres to and supports all accreditation standards, assisting in maintaining IAC echocardiography accreditation
• Oversees Holter monitor services, including application, disconnection, programming, and functionality checks
• Ensures timely data retrieval, report preparation, and follow-up for physician review
• Applies and removes cardiac long-term monitoring devices in accordance with established procedures
• Manages and reviews data using designated software platforms; prepares and finalizes reports for physician interpretation
• Serves as a technical resource and mentor to sonographers and support staff
• Captures and maintains accurate documentation of findings using the echocardiography reporting system
• Coordinates daily workflow, staff assignments, and coverage to optimize efficiency and patient care
• Develops and manages the team schedule, ensuring adequate coverage across all shifts and services
• Assists with training, onboarding, and ongoing competency assessment of sonographers
• Maintains compliance with IAC standards
• Communicates and collaborates with third-party partners (e.g., Philips, Lantheus) and participates in quality assurance initiatives, case reviews, and process improvement projects
• Communicates with cardiologists, nursing staff, and leadership to ensure continuity of care and service excellence
• Assists with quality improvement efforts
• Develops and conducts education programs in areas of expertise for staff and patients
• Completes 12-lead EKGs and performs required paperwork and documentation
• Demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties
• Maintains the unit and equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology and at least 3 years of experience in echocardiography
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer board certification required within 6 months of hire date through ARDMS or CCI
• BLS required
• Strong background in cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias