Lead Echosonographer

***Lead Echosonographer – Good Samaritan Hospital - $20,000 Sign on Bonus***

At TriHealth, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re stepping into a career with momentum. As one of Cincinnati’s leading healthcare systems, we’re committed to investing in our people, elevating clinical excellence, and creating pathways for long‑term professional growth.

As a Lead Echosonographer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our cardiac imaging program while continuing to advance your own expertise. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your development is supported every step of the way.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location:

• Base at Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. This position would also rotate to various outpatient sites at Western Ridge, Finneytown and Anderson.

Work Schedule: 

• Full-time (80 hours biweekly)

• Day Shift 

• Rotating Weekend, Holiday and On Call Commitment

Incentives & Benefits: 

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement - this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, vocational program

• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer Certification from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) 

• Must achieve within 2 years of taking position Highly developed understanding of Cardiac Anatomy and Hemodynamics

• 4-5 years Clinical experience

Job Overview:
This position is responsible for performing Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, etc., as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. As a Lead this position is responsible for the overall education experience of students and for the overall training and applicable competencies of new technologists. Also, as a Lead this position is responsible to hold other staff technologists accountable for adhering to protocol and making sure that the work of staff technologists follows current quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the cardiologists to ensure that the quality standards are being met. 

• Reports any equipment, transcription issues. Ensures patient safety.

• Provides timely processing of accompanying paperwork, charging, filing, etc.

• Helps with other department duties as necessary: works with GXT and other staff. 

• Is a team player. 

• Takes call as needed.

• Demonstrates competence in providing clear and accurate technical images. 

• Take appropriate measurements. 

• Conveys to the physician any necessary information.

• Assists with QA, IAC accreditation, staff education and other duties assigned by management. 

• The Lead Echosonographer must actively work in the hospital environment and perform all hospital-based testing including structural heart procedures if applicable and provide direction during the course of daily departmental activities. 

• The Lead Echosonographer must also take call and be in the weekend and holiday rotation. 

• The Lead Echosonograper must make themselves available as a resource for the Echo staff with regards to all Echo imaging, protocol, and quality. 

• They must also seek out and encourage Echo-related education opportunities for all Echo staff and ensure that there is education opportunities provided quarterly. 

• Must actively assist with or take on Echo Technical Director duties for IAC accreditation.

Other Job-Related Information:
Wearing lead aprons for all procedural Echo testing that is required within and/or near X-ray generating equipment.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Frequently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication- Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: 

Echocardiographer, Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Echo Tech, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Ultrasound Technician – Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging Specialist, 2D/3D Echocardiography, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Vascular Ultrasound, Doppler Imaging, PACS, Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG)