Senior Cardiac Sonographer

Software Placement Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Cardiac Sonographer to join their renowned medical team in Berkeley. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and full benefits while providing opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will perform sophisticated echocardiographic ultrasound studies, interpret data, and draft preliminary reports. With a focus on excellence in cardiovascular diagnostics, this role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to work in a supportive environment with advanced technologies and a collaborative team.

Benefits

401(k) and matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certification as RDCS, RCS, or RCCS required.
• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in cardiac echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic ultrasound studies on various patients.
• Interpret data and develop preliminary reports.
• Work with minimal supervision alongside other sonographers.

Skills

Echocardiographic ultrasound studies

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Diagnostic equipment management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Completion of cardiac sonographer training program

BLS - Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Syngo Dynamics

Job description

Senior Cardiac Sonographer

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cardiac Sonographer to join our renowned medical team based in Berkeley, California. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment. Our state-of-the-art facility focuses on providing advanced cardiovascular diagnostic services. This role includes performing sophisticated echocardiographic ultrasound studies under the minimal supervision, interpreting data, and drafting preliminary reports. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining our standard of excellence in cardiovascular diagnostics.

Salary: $165,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform echocardiographic ultrasound studies on varied patient groups.
• Interpret acquired data and develop preliminary reports according to department procedures.
• Operate with minimal clinical supervision.
• Work alongside other sonographer staff to facilitate the completion of scheduled or ordered echocardiographic exams.
• Proficient in providing all clinical modalities offered in the Echo Lab.
• Contribute to the team dynamic through proactive communication, taking initiative, and maintaining high productivity levels.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion/graduation from an approved cardiac sonographer training program.
• Flexible in scheduling; able to rotate shifts and provide weekend and holiday coverage across all medical center locations.
• At least one (1) year of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms in a similar healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with congenital heart diseases and/or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients.
• Experience in adult congenital, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, and advanced heart failure management.
• Familiarity with advanced therapies such as VAD, ECMO, TAVR, Mitra-Clip.
• Previous experience with EPIC EMR and Syngo Dynamics system.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and simply.
• Detailed attention to imaging and diagnostic procedures.
• High level of proficiency in managing sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment where schedules and priorities may shift.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule and flexible spending account
• Relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement