Cardiac Sonographer - Full time - Days

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Cardiac Sonographer performs advanced ultrasound imaging procedures assisting in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. This role requires technical expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, patient care skills, and the ability to provide accurate and high-quality diagnostic images. Responsibilities also require a strong commitment to patient care and collaborative communication with patients and healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.

Position Details

Cardiac Sonographer Full-Time | Days Mercy Hospital Springfield

Make a Difference with Every Heartbeat

At Mercy Hospital Springfield, we’re committed to bringing compassionate care and advanced technology together to improve the lives of our patients. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you’ll play a vital role in helping physicians diagnose and monitor cardiovascular conditions through high-quality echocardiographic imaging. Whether you’re an experienced sonographer or a newly trained graduate ready to launch your career, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Perform adult echocardiography procedures and obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and evaluate image quality for clarity, accuracy, and completeness before physician interpretation.
• Prepare, position, and assist patients throughout procedures while providing compassionate care and education.
• Review imaging orders and accurately document patient information, procedures, contrast administration, and patient responses.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after exams, utilizing appropriate transfer and immobilization techniques when necessary.
• Manage and maintain imaging records within PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, maintenance, and safety checks.
• Identify equipment or technology needs and help facilitate resolutions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited Sonography program with required clinical training, OR Completion of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered Cardiac Ultrasound Preceptor.

Experience

No prior experience required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensure

• ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) certification or registry eligible (must obtain certification within 6 months of eligibility).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• State licensure, if required by state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of echocardiographic imaging and diagnostic techniques.
• Ability to recognize technical abnormalities and obtain diagnostic-quality studies.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Understanding of imaging protocols and appropriate adjustments.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and emergency procedures.
• Commitment to teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous learning.

Physical Requirements

• Push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently reach, grip, bend, kneel, twist, and squat while assisting patients and performing procedures.

Why Mercy?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team-oriented culture
• State-of-the-art technology and facilities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families every day

*Join Mercy Hospital Springfield and help us bring healing, comfort, and exceptional cardiac care to our community. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.