Cardiac Sonographer I

Novant Health; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

Novant Health's Cardiac Sonographer role at Huntersville Medical Center seeks a skilled professional to manage daily echo lab operations, maintain equipment, and assist in quality improvement. The candidate should perform basic transthoracic and transesophageal echoes, interpret images and hemodynamics, and collaborate with a cardiologist to ensure high-quality studies.

Education and certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-year/Associate degree preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited cardiovascular program preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required; new grads have 6 months to pass registry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the echo lab.
• Maintain equipment and report failures.
• Uphold high medical ethics at all times.
• Perform basic transthoracic echoes and transesophageal echoes.
• Interpret diagnostic images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation.
• Collaborate with Cardiologist to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.

Skills

Equipment operation

Echocardiography interpretation

Emergency handling

Independent judgment

Procedural compliance

Communication with care teams

Patient-focused care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree

CAEP-accredited Cardiovascular Program graduate

Job description

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as a Cardiac Sonographer

Huntersville Medical Center

Schedule: 32 hrs/wk with full-benefits, Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday, 7am-5:30pm typically, but flexible could work 3-10's or 4-9's, rotates holidays/call. Call is one day/week.

Job ID 192034

Are you passionate about making a difference with cutting-edge cardiac imaging? Novant Health is looking for a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our compassionate and remarkable team!

Why Novant Health?

• State-of-the-art facilities & technology
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth & continuing education opportunities

What You'll Do

The Cardiac Sonographer I is responsible for daily operations of the echo lab, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement. The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and pathology. The sonographer is proficient in performing basic transthoracic echoes and transesophageal echoes. The sonographer should have knowledge in diagnostic digital images and hemodynamic data for physician interpretation. Work closely with Cardiologist to obtain optimal echocardiography quality.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
• Experience: One year, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry), required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
  • Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
  • Ability to evaluate echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
  • Ability to shift workload to meet patient needs.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum echocardiogram information in each examination performed.
  • Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
  • Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
  • Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography interpretation, echocardiography skills, and considerable echocardiography abilities.
  • Communication skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
  • Ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

192034