Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform high-quality ultrasound imaging across obstetric, abdominal, and vascular exams. You will interact directly with patients, explain procedures, ensure comfort, and provide preliminary findings to physicians.

The role emphasizes meticulous technique, patient safety, and strong communication to support accurate diagnoses and prenatal care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (within 12 months) or equivalent credentials.
• Required: ability to perform obstetric, abdominal, vascular and cardiac imaging as applicable.
• Preferred: graduate of a JRCERT-accredited sonography program or military/JRCERT-approved program.

Responsibilities

• Operates sonographic equipment and adjusts settings to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Explains procedures to patients and prepares them for scans.
• Interprets images and presents preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Performs patient assessments and screens for contraindications before procedures.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort and privacy throughout imaging procedures.
• Assesses patient history and adapts imaging approach accordingly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ultrasound system proficiency

Clinical decision-making

Education

RDMS certification

RDCS certification

RVT certification

Graduated from JRCERT-accredited sonography program

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages including patient screening and contraindications.
• Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication.
• Performs patient assessment to determine:
• Patient’s physical ability to undergo the imaging procedure as needed.
• What patient care is needed during the procedure.
• If there are contraindications to performing the procedure as ordered.
• Job Requirements*Required
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono, within 12 - months or
• Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months or

Preferred

• Graduate of program of Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) an approved Sonography/Vascular Ultrasound program that has been approved by (JRCERT) or
• A graduate of military program an accredited by JRCERT or a graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program. and

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

*Pay Range*

$31.53 - $46.90 /hour