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Sonographer 2, Cardiac Care

Community Health System

Location
Onsite (Fresno, CA)
Compensation
$48 - $70/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 3 days ago

About the role

Community Health Systems seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography examinations and review patient medical history. The role involves preparing exam rooms, operating ultrasound equipment, and ensuring patient safety and infection prevention protocols are followed.

Skills

Cardiac sonography Ultrasound equipment operation Patient medical history review Infection prevention Patient safety protocols Transducer manipulation Diagnostic medical sonography Basic Life Support Echocardiography Clinical assessment

Benefits

  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Vacation time

Perks

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Education programs
  • Scholarships

Full job details

Overview

Opportunities for you! 

  • Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 
  • Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships 
  • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 
  • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. 

Responsibilities

In your role, you will:

  • Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
  • Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Reload prior exams for comparison.
  • Explain the examination process to the patient. Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination and throughout the procedure.
  • Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Select a transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test. Move transducer over a specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

  • Fulfill prerequisite of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification required

 

Experience

  • 1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography and ability to demonstrate required competency required

  • Demonstrated ability to perform all exams based on facility requirements required

Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

 

Other Qualifications / Notes

Department Specific Requirements

 

General Sonographer in Medical Imaging

One of the following is required:

  • RDMS(AB) - ARDMS RDMS Abdomen

  • RDMS(OB) - ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN

  • RVT - ARDMS Registered Vascular Tech

  • ARRT(S) - ARRT Sonography

  • ARRT(VS) - ARRT Vascular Sonography

  • RVS - CCI Registered Vascular Specialist

 

Cardiac Sonographer in Cardiology

One of the following is required:

  • RDCS(AE) – ARDMS RDCS Adult Echocardiography

  • RCS - CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer

  • ACS - CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.