Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health

. Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures, including adult transthoracic echocardiography, while ensuring patient privacy and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Proficient in operating imaging equipment and maintaining compliance with standardized policies and procedures.

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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Adult TTE ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS)Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography PrinciplesMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography ProceduresCardiac Sonographic ExaminationsImaging Equipment OperationHuman Anatomy KnowledgeMedical TerminologyTransthoracic EchocardiographyPatient PHI PrivacyProblem Identification and ResolutionTime Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

RISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)ARDMS (RDCS AE or RDCS PE)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Cardiac SonographyEchocardiographyHealthcare ProviderPatient PrivacyClinical Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly conducted outpatient adult echocardiography procedures
Perform cardiac sonographic examinations and recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Respond to traumas and various hospital emergencies
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Travel to surrounding clinics to cover service-line needs as required
Work Monday–Friday day shifts, with weekend work as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program
RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Minimum of 2 years of paid experience
Adult TTE (transthoracic echocardiography) experience
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views
Experience operating and maintaining imaging equipment
Proficiency in cardiac sonographic examinations
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to travel to surrounding clinics as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Base pay included in comprehensive total rewards program