Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer- Full Time

Position Highlights

Sign‑on Bonus: $15,000 for New Hire, $10,000 for New Grad (eligible candidates)

Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 for qualified candidates

Location: Winston Salem, High Point, Greensboro, North Carolina

Employment Type: Full Time and PRN

Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Various

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Compensation & Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose copay or HSA‑eligible options starting on first day

Generous PTO: Accrual starts up to 25 days per year for vacations, sickness, holidays, etc.

Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid maternity leave for birthing mothers & four weeks paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents

Retirement: Up to 7% employer‑paid contributions

Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per year for bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year for graduate degree

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA‑approved ultrasound course, or CMA‑accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program

Associate's degree preferred

One year patient experience preferred

Valid sonography credential (RDMS, RDCS, or RCS) registered through ARDMS or CCI

Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialty within two years of hire

Current BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms (2‑D, 3‑D, Doppler, TEE, stress) as requested by physicians following established protocols

Record quality information and follow procedural guidelines

Explain procedures and side effects to patients or family members

Provide echocardiography service at all locations, including portables, variable shifts, weekends, and emergent call coverage as scheduled

Operate equipment and ancillary devices to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings

Maintain equipment, make minor adjustments, repairs, routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report malfunctions to echo lab manager

Analyze patient medical records for history of symptoms and necessary information for diagnostic procedures

Prepare preliminary reports for review by Cardiologist

Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain logs

Review department performance against established goals and implement changes to affect outcomes

Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and company‑related activities

Instruct students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested

Communicate technical and patient‑care information according to established processes and timelines

Attend Echo Lab meetings and participate in related conferences for continuing education

Work weekends, holidays, and on‑call as needed

Cultivate a collaborative work environment within the department

Level 4 Cardiac Sonographers have additional expectations:
Participate in dedicated research protocols as needed

Perform portable and lab echocardiograms in inpatient settings on weekends, holidays, and on call (must work in inpatient setting to qualify)

Act as resource in absence of leadership team to provide coverage

Actively participate in internal and external educational opportunities

Serve as role model for other cardiac sonographers

Troubleshoot Cardiac Ultrasound equipment issues and ensure resolution

Troubleshoot issues with EMR and Cardiac PAC system

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other center personnel regarding patient care

Communicate with patients across age groups

Provide instruction and assess quality of other sonographers' work

Strong organizational skills

Maintain positive working relationship with staff and leadership

Operate in a stressful environment with self‑control

Use sound judgment in decision‑making

Multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

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