Cardiac Sonographer

UAB St. Vincent's•Oneonta, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to examine tissue and body structures and produces quality images for interpretation. The role works within the Radiology Department at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount, which provides imaging services to inpatient, outpatient, surgical, oncology, and emergency care teams. The position is PRN on the day shift, includes on-call work one weekend each month, and offers self-scheduling. The sonographer sets up and adjusts equipment, manually maneuvers transducers, performs routine and complex studies, and assists with cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures. The role also supports patient care through safety and quality-control practices, equipment monitoring, accurate image and documentation submission, regulatory compliance, and maintaining orderly departmental spaces.

Requirements

BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
One or more accepted credentials: CCI Cardiographic Sonographer credential before hire or within 12 months of hire; CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); ARRT Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography or Sonography before hire or within 12 months of hire; ARDMS Vascular Technologist (VT) before hire; or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within 12 months of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, or an associate’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited sonography program.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to examine tissue and body structures and provide quality images for interpretation.
Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform examinations.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality-control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist with cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly; report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel and lock/tag out equipment when appropriate.
Submit high-quality images and documentation promptly to PACS, including image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history.
Help maintain a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and other departmental areas.
Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.