Cardiac Sonographer at Novant Health summary: A Cardiac Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic heart scans, including transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, and pediatric echocardiograms. They evaluate blood flow, chamber sizes, valve function, and assist cardiologists during complex cardiac procedures. This role requires certification, technical skill, patient sensitivity, and the ability to handle emergency situations efficiently within a clinical setting.
Overview: PRN Cardiac Sonographers are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 (PRN New Hire).
Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Forsyth Medical Center
Department: Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab
Shift: PRN
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If you're seeking a healthcare career that's both in demand and rewarding, being a Cardiac Sonographer is ideal!!!
????️ Your Mission:
Perform echocardiograms
You’ll operate ultrasound equipment to perform both routine and advanced heart scans: transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), stress echocardiograms, pediatric echos, and even emergency scans.
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Capture diagnostic data
During each scan, you'll evaluate blood flow, chamber sizes, valve function, and hemodynamics—ensuring the resulting images are high-quality, precise, and clinically useful.
Assist in complex procedures
If a cardiologist is performing pericardiocentesis or TEE in a special case, you'll support them—helping with image acquisition and possibly assisting in set-up .
What We’re Looking For:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, rreferred. Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry), required .
Additional Skills Required:
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
Ability to evaluate echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
Ability to shift workload to meet patient needs.
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum echocardiogram information in each examination performed.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography interpretation, echocardiography skills, and considerable echocardiography abilities.
Communication skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
Ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
???? Why Choose Novant Health?
What You’ll Get:
Competitive compensation & shift differentials
Sign on Bonus for select candidates
Full benefits package
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Supportive team and inclusive culture
Don’t miss your chance to grow or continue your career at one of the most respected health systems in the Southeast.
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Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
Experience: 1 year preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduates will have 6 months to pass registry), required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
Ability to evaluate echocardiogram in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
Ability to shift workload to meet patient needs.
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum echocardiogram information in each examination performed.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography interpretation, echocardiography skills, and considerable echocardiography abilities.
Communication skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
Ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Keywords: cardiac sonographer, echocardiogram, ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, heart scans, transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, stress echocardiogram, cardiovascular diagnostics, patient care
