At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Lead Cardiac** **Sonographer-Cardiology** **Associates** **$15,000 Sign-on bonus!** **Monday through Friday: 8am to 5pm** The Lead Cardiac Sonographer supervises the non-Invasive Cardiology department performs diagnostic non-invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart. Testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography and Cardiac Stress testing. **Essential Job Functions** + Assists sonographers in resolving more complex technical problems by advising or demonstrating appropriate methods or techniques. + Maintains qualified staff. Interviews, educates, reviews job performance, and terminates in alignment with the department manager and the Human Resources department. + Develops, reviews, revises, applies, and supports department and organizational policies, procedures, and processes. Develops and maintains a Quality Assurance program in accordance with department accreditation guidelines. + Performs all essential job functions of a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. + Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health and adheres to the standards and policies set forth by the Corporate responsibility program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to Manager (or Corporate -Responsibility line) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practice. + Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives, infection control policies, and protecting patient confidentiality. + Demonstrates ability to perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams at the level of proficiency. + Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of cardiac exam results with other hospital procedures. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Credentialed in echocardiography by one of the following organizations required at date of hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required) **Education** Associates degree in a applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology, ultrasonography or other related study (preferred) **Work Experience** One year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer (required) Two years of experience as a Cardiac sonographer (preferred) **Training** EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred) Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred) **Language** None Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com