CV Sonographer I

Community Health at Home; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a qualified cardiovascular ultrasound technician. This role involves performing various ultrasound procedures and ensuring patient care in a professional manner while collaborating with a healthcare team. The position requires specific licenses and certifications to deliver high-quality patient services.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Formal training in cardiovascular ultrasound mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms.
• Implements age-appropriate care plans.
• Handles emergency situations and infection control measures.

Skills

Patient Care

Echocardiogram

Communication

Infection Control

Emergency Response

Education

Associates of Science degree

Completion of formal cardiovascular ultrasound training program

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures including echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, peripheral, extracranial, and visceral vascular ultrasound as appropriate for credentialing. Completes study reports and displays a positive image of Saint Joseph Hospital by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior toward patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers, and staff. Provides patient care/services based on identified needs and developmental level for all patient populations, which may include assessment of individual needs, age-specific education, communication, planning, and provision of individualized care with appropriate interventions.

Essential Functions

• Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the healthcare team per Scope of Service.
• Performs responsibilities that incorporate infection control procedures and universal precautions.
• Reports abuse and violence in the workplace.
• Responds appropriately to Code Blue emergencies.
• Ensures employee health and safety, including ergonomics.
• Attends mandatory safety training and complies with hospital and departmental radiation policies.
• Handles responsibilities during emergencies such as hazardous waste exposure, bomb threats, disasters, fires, tornadoes, and uncontrolled patients.
• Adapts responsibilities when working with different age groups.

The above responsibilities are not exhaustive; employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates of Science degree.
• Completion of formal cardiovascular ultrasound training program.

Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - CCI or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with Adult Echo specialization (RDCSAE) or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or
• Registered Technologist in Vascular Sonography (RTVS) or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), required within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR), required upon hire.

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, our mission is to provide compassionate care to the underserved. Saint Joseph Hospital holds numerous national recognitions and is a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to improving health for all, with approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 clinicians. Our commitment is delivered through the work of physicians, nurses, and staff across 140 hospitals and over 2,200 care centers across 24 states.