CV Sonographer I

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced echocardiography imaging and contribute to comprehensive cardiovascular care in Lexington, Kentucky. You will collaborate with the cardiac team to diagnose and guide treatment for heart failure, rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial events.

The role requires strong proficiency with echocardiography equipment, patient positioning, and producing high-quality cardiac ultrasound images, while

Qualifications

• Must possess AS Allied Health or BS in an equivalent field at hire
• Certification in cardiac imaging within 12 months of hire
• BLS/CPR certification within 14 days of hire or as required by hospital

Responsibilities

• Perform state-of-the-art echocardiography imaging to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Follow infection control procedures and universal precautions
• Report abuse and violence in the workplace as required
• Respond to Code Blue and other emergent events
• Ensure employee health and ergonomics as part of safety protocols
• Attend mandatory safety trainings and comply with radiology policies

Skills

Echocardiography imaging

Patient positioning

Infection control

Code Blue response

Education

Associate of Science Allied Health

Bachelor’s degree in an equivalent field

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

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 incorporate 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

• Associates Of Science Allied Health, upon hire or
• Bachelors Other in an equivalent field, upon hire and
• Registered Cardiac Electr, within 12 - months or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Vascular Specialist, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred

• Completion of formal cardio/vascular ultrasound program, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph 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.