Cardiac Sonographer I - ART Echo
1w1 week agoMedical University of South Carolina
US · Full-time · $60,000 – $80,000
About this role
A sonographer uses ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the body's internal organs and tissues. This assists doctors with diagnosing and monitoring a variety of conditions and diseases, particularly focusing on cardiac structures in the adult echo department. A sonographer is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or an ultrasound technician.
Daily tasks involve operating ultrasound equipment to capture detailed heart images for adult patients. Sonographers prepare patients, position them appropriately, and ensure high-quality echocardiograms. These images support precise cardiac assessments in a busy hospital environment.
Work occurs within Medical University Hospital Authority as a regular employee in the CHS - ECHO - Adult (ART) cost center. Scheduled for 40 weekly hours on an hourly pay grade Health-28 basis. The role demands continuous mobility in an indoor clinical setting.
Entry-level position offers hands-on experience with 0-2 years required. Certification maintenance and physical demands prepare sonographers for ongoing cardiac imaging contributions. Advancement aligns with ARDMS standards and BLS proficiency.
Requirements
- Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- 0-2 years work experience
- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk continuously
- Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Continuous gross motor use, firm grasping, and repetitive motion with hands
- Infrequent lifting/carrying of 50 lbs unassisted
Responsibilities
- Use ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to take images of the heart and cardiac tissues
- Assist doctors with diagnosing and monitoring cardiac conditions and diseases
- Perform adult echocardiograms in the ART Echo department
- Prepare and position patients for ultrasound procedures
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment for optimal imaging
- Review images for quality and completeness to support diagnoses
- Document findings from cardiac ultrasound examinations
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