Cardiac Sonographer, South Hospital, 12p-9:30p

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program (required)
1 year Echocardiography experience or equivalent (required)
Cardiac Sonographer registry required within six months of employment (ARDMS or CCI) (required)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)
Competency in using and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Must be able to adjust echo protocol according to echo findings
Must be competent in using the hospital EMR and echo PACS system

Responsibilities

Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (2D, 3D, M Mode, Doppler, Color Flow, Strain)
Performs stress echocardiograms
Performs contrast enhanced echocardiograms
Assists with transesophageal echocardiograms (Depending on facility)
Performs patient assessment
Performs quality control
Performs cardiac stress testing (Depending on facility)
Performs EKG’s, and places Holter monitors
Performs equipment cleaning and maintenance
Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health