Echo Technologist - Branson Ultrasound - PRN Varied Shifts

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Cox Medical Center Branson is seeking an Ultrasound Sonography professional to independently perform echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures under physician supervision, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient comfort.

The role requires graduation from an approved medical sonography program, with licensure/certification in relevant registries. Experience levels vary, with preferred additional sonography imaging experience.

Qualifications

• Must have graduation from an approved school of medical sonography or be graduation-eligible.
• One year ultrasound experience required, or no experience if education requirements are fulfilled.
• Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: required registrations in specified sonography/registry areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound exams as directed.
• Produce optimum imaging following established protocols and patient care standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comfort while delivering quality results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Diagnostic knowledge

Computer literacy

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Education

Sonography education program

Job description

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department: 1434 Ultrasound Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Hours: varied

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1.50 Certification Pay

Job Summary

Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in ultrasound/sonography, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority.

Education

• Required: Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies - not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see "Experience").

Experience

• Required: One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement
• Preferred: Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience

Skills

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information.
• Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: (PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB/GY) or RVT before start date.
• Preferred: Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross training start date