Cardiac Sonographer

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will perform high-quality echocardiograms and vascular ultrasounds, support accurate diagnoses, and collaborate closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other care professionals. You will ensure patient comfort, maintain equipment, and follow established imaging protocols and safety standards. At Piedmont, you’ll work in a patient-centered, innovative, and inclusive culture with access to ongoing training, professional development, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement. Perform high-quality echocardiographic and non-invasive cardiac ultrasound exams, including 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow imaging according to established protocols Conduct specialized studies such as stress echocardiograms, contrast/bubble studies, and limited or focused exams as ordered by the physician Prepare and position patients, obtain relevant clinical history, and clearly explain procedures to ensure comfort, cooperation, and understanding Optimize ultrasound images, perform accurate measurements and calculations, and recognize normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics Document and label all images and measurements accurately and ensure studies are complete and available for timely physician interpretation Communicate effectively with cardiologists and other care team members regarding exam findings, technical limitations, and urgent or unexpected results within scope of practice Prioritize and coordinate daily workflow, managing multiple exams while maintaining high quality and patient-centered care Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment, report malfunctions, and participate in routine quality control and quality assurance activities Adhere to all infection prevention, safety, patient identification, and privacy policies, as well as regulatory and accreditation standards Participate in training, mentoring, and orientation of new staff or students and engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities Echocardiography (2D, M-mode, Doppler, color flow) Stress echocardiography Contrast and bubble study techniques Cardiac anatomy and physiology Hemodynamic assessment and measurements Ultrasound physics and instrumentation Image optimization and quantitative analysis Recognizing cardiac pathologies (valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital abnormalities, pericardial disease) Operation and basic troubleshooting of cardiac ultrasound equipment Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient positioning and preparation for cardiac imaging Infection prevention and safety protocols Effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams Time management and workflow prioritization in clinical settings Quality assurance and accreditation standards for echocardiography labs Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential required or obtained within 12 months of hire Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Completion of an accredited cardiac sonography or diagnostic medical sonography program Eligibility for or current registration with ARDMS or CCI