About UofL Health
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.

Mission: As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Careers with UofL Health come with:
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part and Full time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement for degrees leading to a Professional License
• 401K with Employer Match
• Opportunities for Advancement

The Cardiac Sonographer performs pediatric, and adult two-dimensional echocardiographic, Holter monitor studies, stress echocardiograms, stress testing, ECGs, and transesophageal echocardiograms, if applicable. Assists the Cardiologists in formulating the final interpretation of these studies. Responsible for the daily operational activities to include processing of test results, charting, billing and filing. Maintenance of equipment and work areas. Follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards per department exposure control plan.

1. Performs two-dimensional echocardiography to non-invasively assess the function and pathology of the heart.
2. Assists the Cardiologist in formulating a final interpretation for the studies performed.
3. Maintains echocardiography files and daily logs to ensure prompt retrieval of information.
4. Contributes to the efficient and professional operation of the department.
5. Conducts routine stress testing as assigned.
6. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
7. Performs routine electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, downloads Holter monitor data, and signal average electrocardiograms.
8. Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Behavior, and the Standards of Professional Appearance and Conduct. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department.

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
• Graduate from a school accredited of AMA Accredited Sonography Program, OR Graduate of accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or equivalent clinical experience.
• RDCS Certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography within one year of employment, OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer with CCI – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) within one year of employment,
• BLS within 30 days of employment.
• See Certification Grid for additional Facility Requirements

Experience (required and preferred):
• Previous experience preferred.