Cardiac Sonographer

Saint Joseph Hospital - Bardstown; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Bardstown seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to join our cardiac team, performing diagnostic ultrasound to support treatment decisions for cardiovascular conditions.

You will apply advanced imaging techniques, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with the care team on plans from minor interventions to major repairs. The role emphasizes high-quality images, infection control, and adherence to codes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of ECG-Telemetry Technician experience, upon hire.
• Six months formal training in noninvasive ultrasound or Echocardiography Competency Based Orientation.
• Academic preparation and a structured echocardiography internship may be used in lieu.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer upon hire.
• Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform state-of-the-art echocardiography imaging and analysis.
• Apply independent judgment and advanced technical skills in diagnostic testing.
• Ensure infection control and universal precautions.
• Follow Code Blue procedures and patient safety measures.
• Support employee health and ergonomic practices.

Skills

Echocardiography

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Tools

ECG-Telemetry

Noninvasive ultrasound

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers

• Implements an age appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.


• Identifies/performs responsibilities that incorporates infection control procedures and universal precautions.


• Identifies/performs responsibilities in reporting abuse and violence in the workplace.


• Identifies/performs responsibilities in Code Blue.


• Identifies/performs responsibilities necessary to ensure employee health to include ergonomics.


• Attends mandatory safety offerings and complies with hospital and department radiation policies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent education. and Must have either a minimum of one year of experience as an ECG-Telemetry Technician, upon hire or


• six months formal training in noninvasive ultrasound and/or successful completion of Saint Joseph Heart Institute Echocardiography Competency Based Orientation. and


• Academic preparation and a structured echocardiography internship at an accredited program may be used in lieu of the above., upon hire


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire and


• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire and


• Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Flaget Memorial Hospital, a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Flaget Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.