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Job TitleCardiac Sonographer Trainee

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentCardiac Testing Lab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK2018

                     

ShiftDays + Call

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm/7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.  

The ideal caregiver is someone who:  

•Has strong communication skills and a positive attitude.  

•Is registered with BLS.

•Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.   

•Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision and is organized.  

•Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.   

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 
 

Job Responsibilities:

Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.Performs routine echocardiograms under the supervision of a Registered Cardiac Sonographer.Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.Other duties as assigned.Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Medical Diagnostic Sonography program specializing in Echocardiography, or BSN in Nursing or Master's Degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology or similar related field.Individual will be evaluated continuously and will be promoted to Cardiac Sonographer within a minimum of 6 months or maximum of 12 months.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from AHA is required.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

Currently enrolled in a Medical Diagnostic Sonography program specializing in Echocardiography and completing their clinicals at Cleveland Clinic Akron General or worked in a patient care setting as an Exercise Physiologist or Registered Nurse for one year.

Physical Requirements:

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.Ability to push and maneuver 500-pound equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.Be able to assist patients when necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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