Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) – Barnes

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Eligible candidates may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

About the Role

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 RDCS performs ASE-guided, non-invasive cardiovascular testing in an IAC-accredited lab to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease or injury, including advanced pathologies and anatomies such as 3-D echocardiography, transplanted heart and lungs, assist device placement and management, transcatheter valvular repair/replacement, congenital abnormalities, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and research protocols. Testing modalities include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress transthoracic echocardiography.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4 – 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with rotating days off
• Paid Saturday rotation: approximately once a month (8-hour shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) with an additional day off during the week
• Closed on Sundays and all major holidays
• No after-hours call

Responsibilities

• Performs complex echocardiography exams at various locations throughout the 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 and surgeries.
• Applies independent clinical judgment during exams to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathophysiological, and clinical conditions are captured in examination images.
• Acquires advanced modalities as trained, including 3D, right heart strain, TAPSE, PISA, transcatheter pre/post valvular repair/replacement, and HOCM.
• Communicates with the healthcare team for collaboration of care.
• Reviews examination images, synthesizes results, and prepares preliminary findings to support the interpreting physician echocardiographer.
• Contributes technical impressions and professional knowledge to facilitate the completion of the final diagnostic report for clinical care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification
• Experience with GE equipment, including newer GE E95 machines, PICOM Imaging/Reporting system, and EPIC

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from the first day
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Pay

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

About Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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. The hospital’s staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. 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 Washington University Physicians. Services include Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests, Treadmill Exercise Stress Tests, Event and Holter Monitors, and EKG Processing.