Cardiac Sonographer Watertown

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: MISSION STATEMENT: We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. VISION: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. CORE VALUES: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are. Expected Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: 0745-1615 Position Summary: Performs all aspects of advanced, non-invasive echocardiographic imaging for clinical purposes under the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Director of Outpatient Cardiology. Echocardiography exams are performed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set forth by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Echocardiographic Laboratories (IAC). Licensure/Certifications Required: + CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (ARDMS) or + Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (CCI) + Enrolled student: must have completed clinical hours and will be required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Primary Responsibilities as Cardiac Sonographer: u2022 Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures. u2022 Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination. u2022 Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. u2022 Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of u201cmedical necessity.u201d u2022 Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patientu2019s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. u2022 Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patientu2019s ability to understand. u2022 Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer. u2022 Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic cardiac sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols. u2022 Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures. u2022 Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. u2022 As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician. u2022 Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g.,HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures. u2022 Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards. u2022 Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Cardiac Sonographer. u2022 Provide preliminary reports of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician. u2022 Assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS: Clinical setting. Exposure class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions. Pay Range dependent on Location and Experience $38.00-$56.40 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2025-11-15