Ultrasound Technologist; Inpatient Echo or Vascular

Ultrasound Technologist (Inpatient) Echo or Vascular

Job Openings Ultrasound Technologist (Inpatient) Echo or Vascular

Full-Time Regular

Under the general direction of a physician and the department supervisor, the sonographer, specializing in either cardiac, vascular, or general areas, performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures in emergency and trauma units, surgical units, critical care units, inpatient units, and outpatient settings. The sonographer must work directly and effectively in multidisciplinary teams during stressful emergencies, optimize imaging exams on critical patients, and deliver patient care in accordance with industry and regulatory standards such as Joint Commission, ICAEL, ASE, ICAVL, SVU, ACR, and others.

• Perform cardiac, vascular, and general diagnostic ultrasound examinations per protocol for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease processes.
• Operate a variety of sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units and reading/reporting systems.
• Stay current on technological advances and acquire new examination modalities as added to the department product line.
• Review images for identification, technique, and completeness following governing bodies such as the American Society of Echocardiography, SDMS, and ACR.
• Serve as a role model and professional resource for patients, physicians, peers, and the public.
• Provide training to new department staff and sonography students, including protocol instruction, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Assist in accreditation and re‑accreditation processes for each modality.
• Perform additional duties such as checking code‑blue carts, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Execute specialized procedures, including cardiac contrast imaging, paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, line placement, and thrombin injections, as dictated by protocol.

• One‑year clinical experience in the required modality.
• Active registry:
  Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS, RVT, RDCS).
• Working‑level proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• AHA BLS certification within 60 days of employment.