Cardiac Sonographer II

Piedmont-Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures. You will provide patient services using ultrasound equipment and apply knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and pathology, caring for patients across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

The role requires a graduate of an AMA‑approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program with at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program graduate.
• 1 year of related hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory cardiac sonographer experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: BCLS, RCS or ARDCS, and CCI required.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures.
• Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology.
• Provides patient care to all age groups (neonatal through geriatrics).
• Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

Education

AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Job description

Overview

Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics. Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

Responsibilities

Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics. Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of related experience as a hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory cardiac sonographer Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Required or
• ARDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Required or
• CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital