Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Barnes

Full-Time Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO) – BJH CDL South and BJH CDL CAM. 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) 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 Associate or Trade School Equi Licenses & Certifications Reg Diagnost Cardiac Sonograph Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal Statement $7,500 Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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 Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes-Jewish Hospital