Cardiac Sonographer

Jobtailor

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive echocardiography, including transesophageal studies, in our Sacramento area facilities. You will support multiple sites, handle complex pediatric exams, and assist in intraoperative settings, while ensuring patient privacy and accurate interpretation.

The role demands strong collaboration with cardiology teams, adherence to standards, and reliable scheduling across day shifts with potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program OR graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway
RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Level I: No experience required
Level II: Minimum of 2 years of experience
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of imaging equipment
Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies
Proficient in cardiac sonographic examinations
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Working knowledge of RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Full-time availability for 40 weekly hours, day shift, variable days, and weekend work as needed

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly conducted echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence
Perform transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three-dimensional imaging
Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms
Perform structural heart procedures in the cardiac Cath lab
Perform complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
Float and support multiple sites
Perform specific procedures as assigned
Orient other staff to the department when needed
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Skills

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Echocardiography

Transesophageal Echocardiograms

Pediatric Echocardiograms

Imaging Equipment Operation

Trauma Response

PHI Privacy

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography Program

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Tools

RIS

LIS

EHR

EPIC

PACS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly conducted echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence
Perform transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three-dimensional imaging
Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms
Perform structural heart procedures in the cardiac Cath lab
Perform complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
Float and support multiple sites
Perform specific procedures as assigned
Orient other staff to the department when needed
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program OR graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway
RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Level I: No experience required
Level II: Minimum of 2 years of experience
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of imaging equipment
Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies
Proficient in cardiac sonographic examinations
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Working knowledge of RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Full-time availability for 40 weekly hours, day shift, variable days, and weekend work as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures, including echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms, while ensuring patient privacy and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Proficient in utilizing imaging equipment and maintaining compliance with standardized policies and procedures.

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