Cardiac Echo Sonographer – Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Advocate Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Echocardiography department is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer I–IV for the Union location. You will perform routine and advanced echocardiograms, manage patient history, and prepare preliminary reports for Cardiologists while working in a team-oriented, 40-hour work week.

The role requires ARRT/ARDMS credentials, CPR/BLS certification, and registration in cardiology specialties within one year. Career development opportunities and a sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program preferred.
• Valid Sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS) through ARRT/ARDMS.
• Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within one year of hire.
• CPR Course – BLS Certification Required.
• ACS and/or RCS through CCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms per physician requests and protocols.
• Records quality information while imaging and follows guidelines.
• Explains procedures and potential side effects to patients/families.
• Provides echocardiography services across locations and shifts; participates in on-call coverage.
• Operates echocardiography equipment and related devices; conducts maintenance as needed.
• Maintains equipment and performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Reviews patient records to gather history for diagnostics; prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and reviews department performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

EMR/PAC system troubleshooting

Teaching/mentoring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Cardiac ultrasound training program preferred

Job description

Advocate Health’s Echocardiography department is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer I–IV for the Union location. You will perform routine and advanced echocardiograms, manage patient history, and prepare preliminary reports for Cardiologists while working in a team-oriented, 40-hour work week.

The role requires ARRT/ARDMS credentials, CPR/BLS certification, and registration in cardiology specialties within one year. Career development opportunities and a sign-on bonus may apply.