Cardiac Sonographer

Ascension•Kyle, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound exams as a Cardiac Sonographer to evaluate heart structures using advanced clinical protocols. Deliver high-quality diagnostic images and clinical documentation to the EMR and PACS for accurate physician review and patient diagnosis. Execute precise imaging procedures by adjusting equipment parameters and transducer maneuvers to capture critical pathology and minimize imaging artifacts. Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure full compliance with healthcare regulatory agencies and department policies. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care while managing procedure room readiness and specialized imaging equipment.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Cardiac Sonographer specializing in Adult Echo credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Pediatric Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) or Fetal Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-FE) also accepted.
Medical Sonographer specializing in Fetal Echocardiography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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. Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (CCI ACS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCCS) also accepted.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound exams to evaluate heart structures using advanced clinical protocols.
Deliver high-quality diagnostic images and clinical documentation to the EMR and PACS for accurate physician review and patient diagnosis.
Execute precise imaging procedures by adjusting equipment parameters and transducer maneuvers to capture critical pathology and minimize imaging artifacts.
Maintain rigorous safety standards and quality improvement protocols to ensure full compliance with healthcare regulatory agencies and department policies.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care while managing procedure room readiness and specialized imaging equipment.