Cardiac Sonographer

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508. ECHO Lab is growing and we have full‑time opportunities available with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

Hours of operation for ECHO are variable – must be available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flexible to work extended hours when needed. On‑call includes weekends and holidays. Weekend starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and ends at 7:00 a.m. on Monday. Must be present/on‑site within 1 hour of call.

Travel: 1–2 times a month, rotational – occasionally travel with a portable ultrasound machine to a continuing care facility across town.

• Multi‑credentialed sonographers must have: RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS)

Graduate of an accredited technical or associate’s degree program in radiology and at least 2 years of professional experience with intermediate level echocardiography or vascular skills.

• Proficient in transthoracic echocardiography; teach/share knowledge with fellows, team members, and students during clinical rotations.
• Familiarity with Philips iE33/EPIQ systems.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off accrual beginning Day 1.

• Prepare patients for procedures, obtain clinical history, and adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostics.
• Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques; make accurate measurements.
• Identify and define cardiac abnormalities; extend examination scope as needed; correlate invasive and noninvasive results.
• Assist physicians in procedures and operating rooms with echo cardiographic studies to reduce risk.
• Assist with transesophageal studies, calculate appropriate measurements, and sterilize probe.
• Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab, and report malfunctions.
• Act as a resource to staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment and protocols.
• Work closely with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure quality processes; assist with ICAEL accreditation.
• Implement new technology protocols and ensure adherence to system standards.

• Knowledge and application of complex sonographic methods.
• Understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to explain examination purpose to patients and answer questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for cardiovascular ultrasound.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient privacy laws.
• Effective communication with healthcare providers, sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
• Medical terminology proficiency.
• Skilled use of computers and medical equipment.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited program or 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year of experience in the role.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) at time of hire/transfer.