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Posted 22 July, 2026

Echo Sonographer

SSM
Saint Louis, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it’s a vocation

Location: MO - Our Healthcare Facility

Worker Type: Regular

Key Highlights:

  • Department: Cardiac Sonography
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000, fully paid with the first paycheck!
  • Schedule: Full-time during the day
  • Starting Pay: $32.48/hour, with daily pay options available!
  • Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and extra shifts
  • Location: MO - Our Healthcare Facility

Qualifications: Completion of a Cardiac Sonography program and certification from ARDMS or CCI in cardiac sonography.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

* This applies to qualified external applicants only.

Become a part of our team and make a difference. Apply today!

Position Overview:

This role involves conducting diagnostic procedures to evaluate cardiac structures and hemodynamics, adhering to established protocols. The position may involve performing echocardiography on either adults or children.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct diagnostic procedures, document patient test results, and communicate findings.
  • Ensure patient comfort and safety during examinations, notifying physicians of any abnormalities or changes in patient conditions.
  • Maintain adequate supplies and confirm that all equipment is functioning properly; report any issues.
  • Accurately position patients and select appropriate anatomical and technical parameters.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all activities.
  • Submit high-quality images and documents to PACS promptly, ensuring correct lead markers and patient data/history.
  • Assist in keeping the department clean and organized, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
  • Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Completion of an Echocardiography program.

Experience:

  • No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regular standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
  • Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication.
  • Frequent ability to distinguish body sounds and detect alarms or equipment malfunctions.
  • Regular lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
  • Regular reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to identify and differentiate colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
  • Rarely kneeling or sitting.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And one of the following:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Cardiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.