Cardiovascular Sonographer (Echo & Vascular) | Outpatient Only | No Call | No Weekends | Sign-On Bonus

Job Description Summary

Now offering a $12,500 sign-on bonus!

✅ No nights
✅ No weekends
✅ No call
✅ Outpatient setting
✅ Close-knit team
✅ Relocation assistance
✅ Lower patient volumes
✅ Meaningful impact in an underserved community

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005704 ORBG - BBEMC Cardiology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Cardiovascular Sonographer performs a variety of non-invasive cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. This role works closely with physicians and clinical staff to ensure accurate imaging, timely reporting, and an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound studies (e.g., carotid, venous, arterial)
• Ensure accurate image acquisition and preliminary analysis for physician interpretation
• Maintain patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality throughout procedures
• Collaborate with providers to optimize diagnostic outcomes
• Maintain equipment and adhere to quality assurance protocols
• Document and communicate findings clearly and efficiently

Why Join Us?

• ✅ Predictable outpatient schedule (no nights, weekends, or call)
• ✅ Close-knit team environment with strong provider collaboration
• ✅ Lower patient volumes = higher quality care and patient connection
• ✅ Competitive compensation + benefits package
• ✅ Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available (if applicable)
• ✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a rural community

About Our Facility

Our stand-alone outpatient center is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality cardiovascular diagnostic services to a rural population. We pride ourselves on personalized care, strong community ties, and clinical excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program
• Registered or registry-eligible with ARDMS (RDCS/RVT) or CCI (RCS/RVS)
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathology
• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Course.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both cardiac and vascular imaging
• Prior experience in an outpatient or rural healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment

Physical and Mental Requirements :   

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.   (Frequent)   Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.   (Frequent)   Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to   twist at   the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.   (Frequent)   Ability to perform "pinching" operations.   (Frequent)   Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot   assist   in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100   additional   pounds,   assistance   will be   required   from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on   carpet . 25 lbs. of force   is required to   push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to   maintain   20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.   (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.   (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to   determine   distance/relationship between objects; depth   perception . (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to   maintain   hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as   required .   (Frequent)   Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to   maintain   tactile sensory functions.   (Continuous) ( Selected Positions) *Ability to   maintain   good olfactory sensory function.   (Continuous) * (Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as   required . (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program
• Registered or registry-eligible with ARDMS (RDCS/RVT) or CCI (RCS/RVS)
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathology
• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Course.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both cardiac and vascular imaging
• Prior experience in an outpatient or rural healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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