Pediatric & Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/9/2026part-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83 - $116 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in diagnostic cardiac sonography, including proficiency in echocardiography procedures, 3D imaging, and structural heart procedures. Capable of collaborating effectively with healthcare teams while maintaining patient privacy and responding to medical emergencies.

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Diagnostic Cardiac SonographyEchocardiography Procedures3D ImagingBLS-Basic Life SupportRegistered Cardiac Sonographer

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Hard Skills

Cardiac Sonography PrinciplesHigh-Complexity Cardiac ProceduresTransesophageal EchocardiogramsPediatric EchocardiogramsAdult Congenital Heart EchocardiogramsStructural Heart ProceduresTrauma ResponseMedical TerminologyStrain ImagingCardiac MRI

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRISLISEHREPICPACS

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Cardiac SonographerAdvanced Cardiac SonographerARDMS-RDCS(PE)ARDMS-RDCS(FE)

Industry Keywords

Cardiac Catheterization LabPatient PHI PrivacyCardiac Research ProjectsCode BluesMedical Alerts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics
Perform commonly used echocardiography procedures with a high level of competence
Perform transesophageal echocardiograms, including 3D imaging
Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms
Perform structural heart procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab
Perform complex congenital pediatric echocardiograms
Perform high-complexity cardiac sonography procedures
Perform adult congenital heart echocardiograms
Participate in cardiac research projects
Perform assigned specialized procedures
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
Maintain patient PHI privacy
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(PE)-Pediatric; ARDMS-RDCS(FE)-Fetal
OR performance of one qualifying advanced specialization, including high-complexity 3D/4D and strain imaging, structural heart echocardiograms, LVAD and ECMO imaging, cardiac transplant patients, adult congenital patients, cardiac research projects, vascular modalities, or cardiac MRI
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 work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to resolve atypical or infrequent problems and provide informal guidance to junior team members
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program
Regular employee status
No weekend requirements