Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Barnes (63110)

Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare System is hiring a

Full-Time Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

for

Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO ) - BJH CDL South and BJH CDL CAM

New grads, upcoming grads and experienced Sonographers welcome to apply!

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates!!!

Position Details:

Day Shift Hours: 4 – 10 hour shifts per week (7am-5:30pm) with rotating days off

Paid Saturday Rotation: approximately once a month 8 hr shift 0730-1600 with additional day off during week

Closed on SUNDAYS and all major holidays!!!

No after-hours call

Performs transthoracic echocardiography exams for inpatient and outpatient

GE equipment with newer GE E95 machines, PICOM Imaging/Reporting system, EPIC

Echocardiographic imaging

3-D echocardiography, transplanted heart and lungs,

Testing modalities will include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress transthoracic echocardiography.

Requirements:

Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

If you have experience in one of the following areas, you could be a good fit: Echocardiographer Echocardiography Technologist Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech

Next Steps: If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital

at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Cardiac Diagnostic Lab provides non-invasive diagnostic services to inpatient and outpatient populations in conjunction with our partners, Washington University Physicians. The department provides the following services to our patients: Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests, Treadmill Exercise Stress Tests, Event and Holter Monitors and EKG Processing. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Cardiac Diagnostic Laboratory at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is partnered with Washington University School of Medicine to provide state-of-the art multi-modality echocardiographic imaging. The Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) performs ASE-guided, non-invasive cardiovascular testing in an IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) accredited lab to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease or injury, including advanced pathologies and anatomies (3-D echocardiography, transplanted heart and lungs, assist device placement and management, transcatheter valvular repair/replacement, congenital abnormalities and malformations, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, percutaneous placement of closure devices for patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defects, and research protocols). Performs testing in routine, non-routine urgent and emergent patient care situations. Testing modalities will include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress transthoracic echocardiography.

Responsibilities Performs complex echocardiography exams at various locations throughout academic campus. Evaluates all aspects of cardiovascular patient clinical assessment for cardiac conditions and recognizes abnormalities. Reviews and correlates relevant patient history, including corrective procedures, surgeries, etc. Applies independent clinical judgement during exam to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathophysiology and clinical conditions are captured in examination images. Acquires advanced modalities as trained to include 3D, right heart strain, TAPSE, PISA. Transcatheter pre/post valvular repair/replacement, HOCM etc Communicates with healthcare team for collaboration of care. Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results and prepares preliminary findings to support interpreting physician echocardiographer by contributing technical impressions and professional knowledge to facilitate the completion of final diagnostic report for use in clinical care. Minimum Requirements Education Associate or Trade School Equi Licenses & Certifications Reg Diagnost Cardiac Sonograph Preferred Requirements Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer