Cardiac Sonographer III

Sutter Health

. Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures of high complexity to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68 - $95 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficiency in diagnostic cardiac sonography, including performing complex echocardiography procedures and responding to medical emergencies. Capable of collaborating effectively with healthcare teams while maintaining patient privacy and providing guidance to junior staff.

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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)Basic Life Support (BLS)Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography PrinciplesExperience Responding to Traumas and Medical Alerts

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography ProceduresAdult Congenital Heart EchocardiogramsHuman Anatomy and PhysiologyMedical TerminologyTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)ARDMS - RDCS(AE)ARDMS - RDCS(PE)ARDMS - RDCS(FE)ARDMS - RVT

Industry Keywords

Cardiac ImagingTrauma ResponseCode BlueMedical AlertsPatient PHI Privacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures of high complexity to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly conducted echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence
Perform adult congenital heart echocardiograms
Participate in cardiac research projects
Perform specific procedures as assigned
Orient other staff to the department
Prioritize and communicate suspicious or abnormal findings
Respond to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and hospital emergencies
Work variable day shifts, including Saturday and Sunday coverage
Work 30 hours weekly on a regular, non-exempt basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 of the following certifications: RCS (CCI)-Registered Cardiac Sonographer; ACS (CCI) - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer; ARDMS - RDCS(AE) - Adult; ARDMS - RDCS(PE) - Pediatric; ARDMS - RDCS(FE) - Fetal; ARDMS - RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (allowed for those who entered this job prior to 06/17/2024)
Alternatively, performs one of the listed high-complexity cardiac imaging, structural heart, LVAD/ECMO, transplant, congenital, research, vascular, or cardiac MRI functions
5 years recent relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment
Experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and hospital emergencies
Extensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to resolve atypical or infrequent problems and provide informal guidance to junior team members
Ability to protect patient PHI privacy
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.