Sonography Tech

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan 403(b)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a diagnostic medical sonographer in Cedar Park, TX. The role involves performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures, providing direct patient care, and ensuring high-quality images are submitted to the EMR and PACS.

You will maintain strict safety standards and participate in ongoing quality improvement within the imaging department. The ideal candidate will be licensed/certified with appropriate sonography credentials and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification required: BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• One or more credentials: CCI Vascular Interpretation, ARRT Sonography, ARDMS any specialty, ARRT Cardiac, ARDMS Vascular/Cardiac within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures.
• Provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS.
• Maintain safety standards and quality improvement protocols within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring safe, efficient diagnostic services.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound procedures

Image documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Cedar Park, TX
• Facility: Seton Cedar Park Medical Center
• Department: OBGYN
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic medical sonography by performing routine and complex ultrasound procedures to support accurate clinical interpretation and patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care by maneuvering transducers and adjusting equipment to capture precise images of tissue and body structures.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt submission of high-quality clinical documentation and images to the EMR and PACS.
• Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure equipment functionality and compliance within the diagnostic imaging department.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to recognize significant pathology and artifacts while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient diagnostic services.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Vascular Sonography (ARRT-VS) also accepted.
    • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is acceptable.
    • Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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