Part-Time Cardiac Echo Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to support Bell Hospital in Alabama. You will perform cardiovascular ultrasound procedures, including echocardiograms and vascular imaging, while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and high-quality image acquisition.

The role requires BLS certification and ARDMS/CCI credentials within 180 days, plus knowledge of ultrasound physics. You will participate in education and training of students and assist with on-call

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS from American Heart Association.
• ARDMS/CCI credentials within 180 days (RDCS/RCS) or RVT/RVS within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and verify exam orders against patient history and diagnosis.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure their comfort and cooperation.
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging including carotid duplex and abdominal aorta.
• Assist with TEE probe preparation, cleaning and disinfection.
• Provide on-call echocardiographic services as assigned by cardiology.
• Assist with education and training of sonographer students, residents, and fellows.
• Maintain equipment logs and ensure timely service calls and log updates.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

CME requirements

Ability to train

Education

CAAHEP/JRC-DMS cardiac ultrasound

Accredited cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography program

Health Science related program (cardiovascular tech/ultrasound/radiologic/respiratory/nursing)

IV and UEA contrast administration training

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to support Bell Hospital in Alabama. You will perform cardiovascular ultrasound procedures, including echocardiograms and vascular imaging, while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and high-quality image acquisition.

The role requires BLS certification and ARDMS/CCI credentials within 180 days, plus knowledge of ultrasound physics. You will participate in education and training of students and assist with on-call