Senior Cardiac Sonographer - Diagnostic Echocardiography

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K match

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Cardiac Sonographer III position at Penn Ave. Cardiology Clinic in Des Moines combines advanced echocardiography with high-quality diagnostic imaging to support early detection and treatment of heart disease.

The role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
• Minimum of one year of experience in echocardiography and/or vascular diagnostics.
• Current certification/registry in cardiac and vascular sonography (ARDMS or CCI).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license for work-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations per clinic policies and standards.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images using advanced techniques and adapt exams to patient factors.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to identify normal vs. abnormal findings.
• Analyze echocardiographic images and communicate findings to cardiologists and referring providers.
• Prepare accurate preliminary reports and promptly communicate urgent findings.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and education during imaging.
• Maintain documentation and uphold quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain equipment functionality and adhere to infection prevention and safety guidelines.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Independent clinical judgment

Education

Cardiac sonography program

Tools

ARDMS

CCI

Job description

UnityPoint Health's Cardiac Sonographer III position at Penn Ave. Cardiology Clinic in Des Moines combines advanced echocardiography with high-quality diagnostic imaging to support early detection and treatment of heart disease.

The role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.