Sonographer

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

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform detailed ultrasound examinations including obstetric and fetal imaging. You will interact with patients, explain procedures, and prepare them for scans while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires RDMS/Cardiac credentials within 12 months and a JRCERT-accredited education. You will work with advanced equipment, interpret images, and collaborate with physicians to support diagnosis.

Qualifications

• Registered Sonographer credentials within 12 months.
• Multiple specific RDMS/Cardiac credentials within 12 months.
• Graduate of JRCERT-accredited sonography program or military/accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive ultrasound examinations.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for scans.
• Adjust machine settings and patient position for optimal imaging.
• Identify pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Screen patients for contraindications and assess suitability for procedures.

Skills

RDMS

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Echo

Fetal Echo

Pediatric Echo

Abdomen RDMS

Breast RDMS

Neurosonology

OB/GYN RDMS

Pediatric Sono

Vascular Technologist

Education

JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology 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

• 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

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.