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Aya Healthcare

Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

Aya Healthcare, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63101

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divh2Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)/h2pBJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) for Barnes-Jewish Hospital./ppPosition Details:/ppDay Shift Hours: 4 10 hour shifts per week (7am-5:30pm) with rotating days off and 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 required./ppBJH CDL South and BJH CDL CAM/ppPerforms complex transthoracic echocardiography exams at various locations (inpatient and outpatient) throughout academic campus. We utilize primarily GE equipment with newer GE E95 machines PICOM Imaging/Reporting system EPIC./ppThe 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./ppPerforms 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)./ppPerforms testing in routine non-routine urgent and emergent patient care situations. Testing modalities will include transthoracic transesophageal and stress transthoracic echocardiography./ppRequirements:/ppRDCS Registry (required) Associates Degree or Trade School equivalency Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Experience: New grads welcome to apply No previous experience required/ppWhy Join Us:/ppWork with a highly skilled compassionate supportive and caring team Growth opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)/ppNext Steps:/ppIf selected to move forward with Interview Process a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen/ppOverview:/ppBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nations top hospitals by U.S. News

World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospitals 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./ppThe 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./ppPreferred Qualifications:/ppRole 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./ppResponsibilities:/ppPerforms 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./ppMinimum Requirements:/ppEducation: Associate or Trade School Equi Licenses

Certifications: Reg Diagnost Cardiac Sonograph Preferred Requirements: Experience: No Experience Supervisor Experience: No Experience Licenses

Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ppBenefits and Legal Statement:/ppBJC Total Rewards At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical emotional social and financial well-being./ppComprehensive 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 To learn more go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs/ppThe 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/p/div