CV Sonographer I

CommonSpirit Health•Lexington, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of the cardiac team, performing diagnostic testing to help diagnose and guide treatment for patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions. You will use independent judgment and technical skills to perform imaging procedures for patients with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction. The imaging supports care decisions ranging from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs. The role requires understanding echocardiography imaging equipment, proper patient positioning, and producing and analyzing high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. You will strive to provide a positive experience for patients and caregivers. You will implement age-appropriate care plans with the health care team, follow infection-control and universal-precaution procedures, report abuse and workplace violence, respond to Code Blue responsibilities, support employee health and ergonomics, attend required safety offerings, and comply with hospital and department radiation policies.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Allied Health upon hire, or a bachelor's degree in another equivalent field upon hire.
Obtain one of the listed credentials within 12 months: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or Registered Vascular Technologist.
Registered Vascular Specialist upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal cardiovascular ultrasound program upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac imaging to help diagnose cardiovascular conditions and guide treatment.
Use independent judgment and technical skills to perform imaging procedures.
Position patients appropriately and produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
Deliver a positive experience to patients and their caregivers.
Implement an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team, per Scope of Service.
Follow infection-control procedures and universal precautions.
Carry out responsibilities for reporting abuse and workplace violence.
Carry out responsibilities related to Code Blue.
Carry out responsibilities that support employee health, including ergonomics.
Attend mandatory safety offerings and comply with hospital and department radiation policies.