Sonographer - Echo Cross Training
Syracuse, New York
Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Mobile position serving five clinics in the greater Syracuse area
Clinic Locations: Cortland, Liverpool, Manlius, Skaneateles, and Syracuse
Experience: Minimum 12 months of clinical sonographer experience
Minimum Education: Associate's degree
Required Registry: Applicable ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification, depending on ultrasound specialty
Driver's License: Active driver's license required
Travel: Occasional travel between clinics
The Full-Time Sonographer - Echo Cross Training position is designed for an experienced clinical sonographer who holds certification in one or more ultrasound specialties and is willing to cross-train in additional areas, particularly echocardiography.
The selected candidate will perform general, vascular, and cardiac ultrasound procedures independently, with remote support available. Responsibilities include preparing preliminary reports for physician review, providing compassionate patient care, coordinating with clinic staff and medical providers, and supporting a positive patient experience from check-in through examination completion.
Key Responsibilities
Ultrasound & Clinical Procedures
- Perform general, vascular, and cardiac ultrasound examinations within the candidate's training and authorized competencies.
- Conduct examinations independently with remote clinical support.
- Prepare preliminary reports for review by interpreting physicians.
- Follow established clinical procedures and maintain accuracy in imaging and documentation.
Patient Care
- Assist patients from check-in through completion of examinations.
- Provide compassionate, professional, patient-focused service.
- Help patients safely access and position themselves on examination tables as needed.
- Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
Clinic Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between Imagen Technologies, FamilyCare Medical Group, patients, office staff, and medical providers.
- Build effective relationships with clinic teams.
- Communicate clearly regarding examination workflows and patient needs.
Cross-Training & Professional Development
- Participate in the fully paid, three-week cross-training program in Alabama when required.
- Develop proficiency in additional ultrasound specialties, including echocardiography.
- Complete additional in-clinic training with the Sonographer Manager.
- Participate in ongoing clinical support and development during the first six months and beyond.
Mobile Clinic Operations
- Travel between the five assigned clinics in the Syracuse area.
- Maintain flexibility to support different clinic locations and patient needs.
- Manage equipment and patient-assistance responsibilities safely.
Required Qualifications
- At least 12 months of clinical sonographer experience.
- Certification in at least one applicable ultrasound registry or specialty listed below.
- Active driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to work in a mobile role serving multiple clinics.
- Willingness to cross-train in echocardiography and additional ultrasound procedures as needed.
- Ability to lift equipment and assist patients onto examination tables when necessary.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, office staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Must reside in the United States, as specified in the bounty screening questions.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or willing to receive vaccination and booster; religious and medical exemptions are permitted.
Accepted Certifications / Registries
Candidates need certification in one or more of the following applicable specialties:
- General Ultrasound: ARDMS - AB, OB/GYN, or BR; or ARRT - RT(RDMS).
- Vascular Ultrasound: ARDMS - RVT (VT), ARRT - RT(VS), or CCI - RVS.
- Echocardiography: ARDMS - RDCS, CCI - ACS, or CCI - RCS.
Candidates holding all three specialty certifications are a plus, but not required. Candidates certified in only one or two areas may qualify if they are willing to complete the required cross-training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing general and vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Existing echocardiography experience or a strong interest in developing echo skills.
- Experience working in primary care or outpatient clinical settings.
- Strong patient communication and service skills.
- Ability to adapt to multiple clinic environments and changing patient needs.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and clinical workflow.
- A flexible, proactive approach to supporting patients and clinic teams.