Cardiac Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree: Completion of a cardiovascular technologist program accredited by CAAHEP (JRC-CVT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required
• Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Board Certification: RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) OR RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer)
• Minimum 24 months of recent experience performing cardiac ultrasound procedures
• Active credential through ARDMS or CCI required
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics.
• Strong proficiency in echocardiography techniques and equipment.
• Ability to interpret and recognize abnormal cardiac findings.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to operate and maintain diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must meet all Department of Defense and facility-specific immunization requirements.
• Must be eligible to work on a federal installation and pass background/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Education: May include additional training via accredited medical assistant or military medical program.

Responsibilities

• Perform services within the scope of clinical training and privileges granted by the MTF.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards comparable to government personnel.
• Ensure all procedures and documentation meet DHA and MTF requirements.
• Provide support to other departments when needed, based on workload and skillset.
• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and stress echocardiograms.
• Conduct specialized studies including contrast studies, bubble studies, arterial Dopplers, ABI, and abdominal aortic duplex exams.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain vital signs.
• Review and document patient history and clinical data.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images of cardiac structures and blood flow.
• Identify abnormalities and determine need for additional imaging.
• Assist physicians during advanced cardiac procedures.
• Establish intravascular access when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Upload and manage diagnostic reports in electronic systems.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure proper calibration of equipment.
• Support cardiopulmonary lab administrative and operational functions.
• Maintain coding accuracy (CPT/E&M) at ≥90% standard.
• Follow approved abbreviations and documentation standards per MTF policy.
• Provide support in other departments when assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance