Sonographer

CHI; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Job summary

CHI in Livingston, Texas is seeking a Sonographer who will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to capture and record detailed images crucial for diagnostics and prenatal care. The role requires strong patient interaction, attention to detail, and proficiency in operating sonographic technology. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent education, relevant certifications, and CPR certification. The position offers a pay rate of $35/hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and 6 months experience OR graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Echocardiography program.
• Certification such as RCES, RCS, RDMS, RDCS, etc. is required.
• Basic Life Support – CPR must be obtained within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilize sonographic equipment to record detailed images.
• Interact with patients, explaining procedures and preparing them for scans.
• Monitor and care for patients to ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient service skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Education

High school graduate or relevant 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.

Key Competencies

• Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
• Customer focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
• Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
• Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
• Decision making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate and 6 months experience OR
• Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Echocardiography program OR an approved Allied Health program including but not limited to: Respiratory Therapy, Radiology or Nursing
• Have one of the following: RCES, RCS, RCS, RDMS, RDCS, RDCSAE, RDCSFE, RDCSPE, RDMSAB, RDMSBR, RDMSFE, RDMSNE, RDMSOB, RDMSPS, RTCT, RTR, RVS, RVT
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 14 days

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health-Memorial Livingston is a 66‑bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, the facility provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. It delivers more than 60,000 patient services annually—half through its Level IV trauma‑designated emergency department. Patients have access to a wide range of services including orthopedic care, women‑s’ health and a state‑of‑the‑art sleep center. Advanced imaging services include MRI, CT, 3D mammography, 4D ultrasound, cardiac echo and more—all close to home.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $35.00 /hour