Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Department Overview
Kettering Health Hamilton
- Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
- Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
- KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
- In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
- In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
- America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
- America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
- Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs high-quality adult echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds, and assists with a transesophageal echocardiogram, Tee( if applicable ) exams in Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accredited departments. Individuals in this position will work closely with cardiologists and technologists
The Lead Sonographer is responsible for providing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other interdisciplinary personnel. An Ultrasound Tech should have knowledge of human anatomy and spatial relationships of all cardiac and vascular structures.
This position is responsible for overseeing all work done in echo/vascular labs as well as the orientation of new staff members. This position also helps department establish new programs and keeps the program up to date with current standards.
Job Requirements
- Registered in both adult echocardiography (RCS or RDCS) and vascular ultrasound (RVS or RVT)
- Graduated from an accredited school of Ultrasound/Sonography
- Must have current knowledge of all aspects of cardiac and vascular sonography and IAC standards
Hamilton, Ohio
Full Time