Cardiac Sonographer, South Hospital, 8a-5:30p

UofL Health, Inc.; Shepherdsville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UofL Health in Shepherdsville, KY, is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer for the South Hospital campus. The role involves performing transthoracic echocardiograms, stress tests, and related procedures, with a focus on quality patient care and accurate imaging within a busy clinical environment.

Educational requirements include an Associate Degree or Cardiac Sonography certificate; one year of echocardiography experience is preferred. ARDMS/CCI registry within six months and BLS are required.

Qualifikationen

• Associate Degree or Cardiac Sonography Program certificate required.
• 1 year echocardiography experience or equivalent required.
• Cardiac Sonographer registry within six months of employment required (ARDMS or CCI).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Aufgaben

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (2D, 3D, M Mode, Doppler, Color Flow, Strain).
• Performs stress echocardiograms and contrast enhanced echocardiograms as needed.
• Assists with transesophageal echocardiograms where applicable.
• Performs patient assessment and quality control.
• Maintains equipment and cleans probes; ensures safety and infection control.
• Performs EKGs and places Holter monitors; educates patients and families.

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program

Jobbeschreibung

Cardiac Sonographer, South Hospital, 8a-5:30p# Careers## Cardiac Sonographer, South Hospital, 8a-5:30pApply: Shepherdsville, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR 2026-115430# **Primary Location:**South Hospital - UMC# **Address:**1903 W. Hebron LaneShepherdsville, KY 40165# **Shift:**Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)# **Job Description Summary:**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.# **Job Description:****Position Summary and Purpose** The Cardiac Sonographer has a working knowledge of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over), neonatal (birth to 12 months), and occasionally and adolescent (ages 12-17) echocardiography, where applicable. The Cardiac Sonographer presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The Cardiac Sonographer exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The Cardiac Sonographer supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a technologist in all aspects of echocardiography. **Essential Functions:** • 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**Other Functions** • 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# **Additional Job Description:****Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)** Education: • Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program (required)Experience: • 1 year Echocardiography experience or equivalent (required)Licensure: • Cardiac Sonographer registry required within six months of employment (ARDMS or CCI) (required)Certification: • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)**Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:** • Competency in using and troubleshooting ultrasound equipmentLanguage Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsReasoning Ability: • Must be able to adjust echo protocol according to echo findingsComputer Skills: • Must be competent in using the hospital EMR and echo PACS system**Additional Responsibilities:** • 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**UofL Health Core Expectation:** At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: • 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