St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Edgewood, Kentucky
The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs and reports comprehensive echocardiography studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. Responsibilities include conducting cardiac ultrasound examinations, documenting findings, and communicating urgent results to cardiologists.
Full-Time - 80 hours/biweekly, First Shift
The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs and reports comprehensive echocardiography studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. Responsibilities include conducting cardiac ultrasound examinations in accordance with ASE and IAC standards, evaluating and documenting findings, reviewing patient cardiac histories, maintaining quality assurance standards, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. This role also supports trainee education, communicates urgent findings to interpreting cardiologists, and participates in continuing education to maintain clinical expertise. The ideal candidate demonstrates respect, compassion, and professionalism in every interaction with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate of an accredited (or accreditation eligible) cardiovascular ultrasound degree program and/or qualifying experience in accordance with IAC guidelines. Registered in non-invasive imaging with active status registry from ARDMS or CCI. New graduates will have 1 year after graduating to obtain registry. Specialized Knowledge: Advance use of Doppler-continuous wave, pulse, color flow. Ability to provide professional preliminary reports. Kind and Length of Experience: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited cardiovascular ultrasound program and hold an active registry from ARDMS or CCI. The role requires proficiency in Doppler imaging and the ability to provide professional preliminary reports.
Market context
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.