Outpatient CV Sonographer | No Weekends | $15k Sign On + Relo*

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an entry-level sonography professional to advance a diagnostic imaging career within a private nonprofit hospital system.

The role involves performing ultrasound exams, patient care during procedures, and coordinating tests while maintaining accurate records and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited sonography program.
• BLS certification required; other credentials depend on department.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to examine tissues and body structures.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations on adult and pediatric patients.
• Schedule and coordinate tests; update patient records; maintain logs and documentation.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

*Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

We encourage new grads pursuing certification to apply. We'll hire qualified new grads prior to certification.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an accredited sonography program

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant sonography experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One (1) of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult Echocardiography (AE); RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); RDCS, Fetal Echocardiography (FE); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS); or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). NOTE: Credentials must be applicable to the work performed in the specific department assigned.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Entry-level position to a professional career progression.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Utilizes conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the sonography/ultrasound discipline, typically acquired through formal training or equivalent work experience.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment on patients to examine tissue and body structures.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations on adult and/or pediatric patients utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, physiological, pathological, and functional data for diagnosing and treating anatomic and physiologic disorders.
• Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including adult echocardiograms, stress echoes, non-surgical transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), carotid ultrasounds, and pulse volume recording (PVR).
• Schedules and coordinates tests.
• Prepares and maintains operational logs.
• Records and documents test results appropriately.
• Updates patient records for referring physicians.
• Ensures proper patient care and safety during ultrasound procedures.