Cardiac Sonographer III

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68 - $95 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in diagnostic cardiac sonography, including proficiency in echocardiography procedures and the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies. Collaborates with healthcare teams while ensuring patient privacy and providing guidance to junior staff.

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Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography ProceduresBLS-Basic Life SupportRegistered Cardiac SonographerMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Adult Congenital Heart Echocardiograms3D/4D ImagingStrain ImagingCardiac MRI AcquisitionVascular ModalitiesTrauma ResponseMedical TerminologyDiagnostic PrinciplesHemodynamicsPatient PHI Privacy

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

RCSACSARDMS-RDCS(AE)ARDMS-RDCS(PE)ARDMS-RDCS(FE)ARDMS-RVT

Industry Keywords

Cardiac Sonography ProgramTraumasCode BluesMedical AlertsSTAT CallsHospital EmergenciesPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersStandardized Operating ProceduresScientific Methods

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
Respond to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and hospital emergencies
Recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or abnormal results
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
Resolve atypical or infrequent problems using experience and established procedures
Provide informal guidance and support to junior team members
Protect each patient’s PHI
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 of the following: 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 following: acquisition and post processing high complexity 3D/4D imaging and strain imaging; imaging pre and post structural heart transthoracic echocardiograms; Left Ventricular Assist Device and ECMO imaging; cardiac transplant patients; adult congenital patients; involvement in cardiac research projects that incorporate echocardiography; vascular modalities in addition to cardiac imaging; cardiac MRI acquisition and analysis
5 years recent relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic cardiac sonography principles, procedures, views, and equipment
Substantial 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
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS
Ability to prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-filled environment
Ability to resolve atypical or infrequent problems and provide informal guidance to junior team members
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Must meet applicable scope and standards of practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
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