OverviewSaint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary / PurposePerforms cardio-vascular ultrasound including echocardiograms, transesophageal, echocardiograms, stress echocardiogram, peripheral, extracranial, and visceral vascular ultrasound as appropriate for individual credential. and completes study reports. Displays a positive image of Saint Joseph Hospital by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior toward patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees. Provides patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations checked below; care/services may include assessment of individual patient needs; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring and provision of interventions as appropriate.Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Implementsan age appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.
Identifies/performs responsibilities that incorporates infection control procedures and universal precautions.
Identifies/performs responsibilities in reporting abuse and violence in the workplace.
Identifies/performs responsibilities in Code Blue.
Identifies/performs responsibilities necessary to ensure employee health to include ergonomics.
Attends mandatory safety offerings and complies with hospital and department radiation policies.
Identifies/performs responsibilities for emergencies to include handling and exposure of hazardous waste, bomb threats, disaster, fire, tornado and uncontrolled patients.
Identifies/performs responsibilities when working with different age groups in the workplace.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QualificationsMinimum QualificationsRequired Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)Does Not ApplyRequired Education for Staff Job LevelsCompletion of formal cardio/vascular ultrasound program is preferred. Associate Degree in Allied Health or a Baccalaureate Degree in an equivalent field are considered.Required Licensure and CertificationsCredential in one or more ultrasound modalities from a credentialing organization in compliance with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission requirements. (Cardiac Credentialing International, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or the American College of Radiology )Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.PREFERRED QualificationsRDMS, RCDS, RCS, RVS, RVT plus one additional ultrasound credentialPay Range$30.47 - $44.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.