Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Shenandoah Ridge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer in Shenandoah Ridge, Louisiana. The role involves performing echocardiographic techniques, preparing patients, and documenting test results. A graduate of an Allied Health training program and ARDMS registration as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer are required. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement savings match. Explore the full range of benefits at valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Qualifications

• Physical, mental, and technical skills necessary for diagnostic testing of cardiovascular patients.
• Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, peers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic procedures to assist in diagnosis.
• Prepares patients and reviews medical records before testing.
• Documents findings and maintains equipment and supplies.

Skills

Echocardiographic techniques

Patient communication

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Graduate of a 2–4-year Allied Health training program

Job description

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic techniques and procedures that assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions in patients.

Department: CARDIOVASCULAR LAB - 306172

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade: 156

Responsibilities and Duties

Obtains diagnostic echocardiographic recordings or images following established procedures, including: echocardiography with echo contrast for difficult images, cardiac ultrasound, and stress echocardiography with stress monitoring, pre‑ and post‑exercise images, and digital image processing for physician review.

Explains the procedure to patients and provides necessary instructions. Prepares patients for the procedure by taking vital signs, attaching monitoring equipment, and setting up diagnostic equipment. Reviews the patient record to confirm test indication, clinical information, and order verification before initiating the test. Collects relevant information such as diagnosis, history, physical, height/weight, EKG, and lab data, and documents findings using patient interview, auscultation, and palpation.

Recognizes and corrects technical problems with technique or equipment that may affect results, identifying abnormal pathology or abnormalities that may require additional testing or immediate reporting to the requesting physician. Refers any questions regarding therapy or testing to the Lead Cardiac Sonographer or the requesting physician. Completes documentation for proper charging and recording of the test.

Maintains supplies and equipment per established procedures, including cleaning and scheduled maintenance. Assists with new procedures introduced by new technology and studies suggested reference material for new procedures.

Education

Graduate of a 2–4‑year Allied Health training program required.

Experience

Two (2) years of training experience in cardiac sonography (echocardiography) preferred. Recent graduates of accredited sonography programs are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensure

Requires registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)—American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP)—AHA approved required. New hires must hold appropriate American Heart Association (AHA) certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Must possess the physical, mental, and technical skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing of adult cardiovascular patients.

Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, peers, and patients on a technical level.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full‑time employees include:

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional well‑being
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.