CV Sonographer I

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform state-of-the-art cardiac ultrasound imaging and support patient care across a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. You will apply independent judgment and advanced technical skills to produce high-quality studies for informed clinical decisions.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI eligibility and timely credentialing, with emphasis on patient positioning, image optimization, and compassionate patient care within a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in allied health required at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in an equivalent field required at hire.
• Registered certifications or eligible timelines for cardiac imaging credentials.

Responsibilities

• Implements an age-appropriate plan of care with the health care team.
• Adheres to infection control procedures and universal precautions.
• Reports abuse and violence in the workplace as required.
• Responds to Code Blue and emergency situations.
• Maintains employee health considerations and ergonomic practices.
• Attends mandated safety trainings and follows radiation policies.

Education

Associates Of Science Allied Health

Bachelor's Degree in an Equivalent Field

Basic Life Support - CPR

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

• 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.

Pay Range

$36.42 - $54.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.