Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65 - $91 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures, including echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms, while ensuring patient privacy and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Proficient in operating imaging equipment and maintaining high standards of patient care and departmental objectives.

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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Basic Life Support (BLS)Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography ProceduresMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography ProceduresTransesophageal EchocardiogramsCardiac Sonographic ExaminationsImaging Equipment OperationHuman Anatomy KnowledgeMedical TerminologyResting EchoStress EchoPediatric Echocardiograms

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Cardiac SonographyEchocardiographyPatient PrivacyHealthcare CollaborationTrauma Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly conducted echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence
Perform transesophageal echocardiograms with or without three-dimensional imaging
Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms
Support structural heart procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Perform complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
Float between and support multiple sites
Perform specific procedures as assigned
Orient other staff to the department as needed
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Maintain patient privacy and protect PHI
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program, or graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway
RCS (CCI)—Registered Cardiac Sonographer or ARDMS (RDCS AE for adult or RDCS PE for pediatric)
BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Level I: No experience required
Level II: Minimum of 2 years of experience
Experience with resting echo and stress echo highly preferred
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, and views
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of imaging equipment
Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies
Proficiency performing 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 protect patient PHI
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program