Cardiac Sonographer

Position Highlights

• Sign on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus (New Hire) and $10,000 sign on bonus (New Grad) provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates.
• Location: Winston Salem, High Point, Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Full Time and PRN.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA‑eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing‑mother maternity leave and four weeks paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per year toward a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year toward a graduate degree.

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound (treated as a 2‑year program). Associate's degree preferred.
• One year experience with patients preferred.
• Valid Sonography credential registration (RDMS, RDCS) through ARDMS, or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred. Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire.
• Current BLS Certification.

• Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2‑dimensional, 3‑dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with established protocols.
• Records quality information while performing echo cardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
• Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, and offline analysis systems.
• Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
• Analyzes patient’s medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist.
• Participates in quality improvement activities; evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Reviews department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to affect outcomes.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation‑related activities.
• Instructs students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
• Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
• Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
• Works weekends, holidays and on‑call, as needed.
• Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.
• Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have additional following expectations:
  • Participates in dedicated research protocols, as needed.
  • Performs portable and lab echocardiograms in an inpatient setting on weekends, holidays, and on an on‑call basis (Level 4 cardiac sonographers must work in inpatient setting to qualify).
  • Acts as a resource in the absence of the leadership team to provide coverage.
  • Actively participates in educational opportunities both internally and externally.
  • Is a role model for other cardiac sonographers.
  • Has the ability to troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and follows through until corrected.
• Troubleshoots…