Cardiac Sonographer

Job Overview

This Cardiac Sonographer position is a hands on clinical role where you'll perform and analyze echocardiograms. You're the expert capturing the images that help diagnose and monitor heart conditions. The work is based in person at healthcare facilities throughout the Louisville, KY area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms on a diverse patient population, from routine screenings to critical cases.
• Assist physicians during stress echocardiograms and transesophageal procedures, ensuring patient safety and image quality.
• Analyze cardiac structures and function, taking preliminary measurements for physician review.
• Maintain detailed patient records within the electronic health record system, prioritizing accuracy.
• Calibrate and perform basic troubleshooting on ultrasound equipment, reporting any issues promptly.

Requirements

• You must be registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or possess your RCS credential.
• A minimum of one year of recent experience performing full echocardiograms in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
• Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program is necessary.
• The job involves prolonged standing, lifting patients for positioning, and fine motor control for precise transducer manipulation.
• You need to stay focused in situations where patients may be anxious or in discomfort.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll work directly with cardiologists and a close knit team of fellow sonographers. Most days are spent in dimly lit procedure rooms, using high end ultrasound systems like Philips or GE. The schedule is typically structured, but you might rotate through weekend or on call shifts depending on the facility's needs. It's a role where your technical skill directly impacts patient care plans every single day.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The variety keeps it interesting; you could be scanning a newborn one hour and an elderly patient the next. There's always something new to learn as imaging technology advances. Because JobXi lists openings from many employers in Louisville, KY, you can find a setting that matches your pace, whether it's a large hospital or an outpatient center.

Schedule & Work Type

This is primarily a full time, onsite position. Specific shifts vary by employer but often include early morning starts. Some part time or contract opportunities may also be available in the Louisville, KY region. Remote work isn't applicable for this hands on clinical role.

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