Diagnostic Cardiac Medical Sonographer (UAMS EL DORADO, AR)

Cardiac Echo Technician

Join the UAMS El Dorado Outreach Clinical team as a Cardiac Echo Technician, where you will play a vital role in performing diagnostic echocardiograms and ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures. Your role is to explain the procedure to patients, obtain medical histories, and ensure patient comfort during the test. As the Cardiac Echo Technician, you will follow safety protocols and procedures to protect patients and yourself from potential hazards associated with ultrasound imaging. This is a PRN position required to meet the clinic's staffing needs. Help us advance patient care and make a difference in the lives of those we serve, Apply today!

Closing Date: 10/31/2026

Type of Position: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department: ICE | CVSL Non-Invasive Lab OP C

Summary of Job Duties:

Perform diagnostic echocardiograms and ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures. Explain procedures to patients, obtain medical histories, and ensure patient comfort during the test. Follow safety protocols and procedures to protect patients and yourself from potential hazards associated with ultrasound imaging.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Sonography Program.
• Cardiac ultrasound experience, including treadmill and pharmacologic stress testing preferred.
• Prefer Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Must be registry eligible. Must complete registration within one year of employment.
• Current BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Technical Expertise: Skilled in performing echocardiograms with advanced imaging techniques; knowledge of cardiac diseases and pathology.
• Clinical Skills: Competent in initiating IV access, administering contrast agents, and monitoring patients during procedures.
• Documentation and Compliance: Experienced with EPIC and CNL documentation guidelines; accurate in billing and coding.
• Communication and Patient Care: Strong interpersonal skills for explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort; ability to collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Safety and Protocol Adherence: Committed to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality imaging standards.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Explain procedures to patients and obtain their medical histories.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during all tests.

Echocardiogram Procedures:

• Conduct transthoracic, treadmill exercise, and pharmacological stress echocardiograms using advanced techniques such as M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color Flow, Spectral Doppler, and bubble studies.
• Assist physicians with procedures and examinations, including transesophageal studies, patient monitoring, and ultrasound equipment operation.
• Perform online and offline measurements, calculations, and velocities of acquired images.

Contrast Administration:

• Initiate IV access as needed, following UAMS policies and procedures.
• Administer contrast agents (e.g., perflutren or bubble) in compliance with UAMS guidelines and document usage for performance improvement tracking.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Recognize and report critical findings to the reading cardiologist immediately.
• Identify distinct types of cardiac diseases and pathology.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Accurately complete billing and coding for performed procedures.
• Document patient information and procedures in EPIC following CNL guidelines.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.