Cardiac Sonographer

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will perform adult cardiac ultrasounds, obtain high-quality images, and collaborate with cardiologists to support accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. You’ll follow established protocols, document findings in the EMR, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout each exam. Piedmont Healthcare offers a culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork, with robust training and development opportunities to support your professional growth in a patient-centered, inclusive environment. Perform comprehensive and limited transthoracic echocardiograms and other non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies according to established protocols Optimize image quality and obtain required measurements, Doppler data, and views to support accurate cardiac diagnosis Identify and document normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, function, and hemodynamics, escalating urgent findings promptly to providers Prepare patients and equipment for exams, verify orders and patient identifiers, and explain procedures to promote comfort and understanding Assist cardiologists with specialized exams such as contrast-enhanced or stress echocardiograms as applicable to the facility Accurately document, label, and transmit studies to PACS or reporting systems, ensuring completeness and adherence to departmental standards Maintain a safe environment and follow infection prevention, radiation-free imaging, and patient safety protocols at all times Monitor and perform basic troubleshooting of ultrasound equipment, reporting malfunctions and coordinating with service as needed Participate in quality assurance, accreditation, and protocol optimization activities to improve imaging quality and workflow Collaborate with night shift care teams, including cardiology, nursing, emergency, and critical care staff, to prioritize and coordinate imaging needs Provide compassionate, patient-centered care, particularly in emergent or high-acuity situations, respecting privacy and cultural needs Support training and mentoring of students or new team members as requested by leadership Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) Cardiac anatomy and physiology Doppler and color flow imaging Image optimization and acquisition techniques Use of cardiac ultrasound systems and PACS/reporting software Recognition of urgent and emergent cardiac findings Non-invasive hemodynamic assessment and measurements Patient positioning and preparation for cardiac imaging Basic EKG rhythm recognition related to exam timing Infection prevention and standard safety practices Clinical documentation and exam reporting workflows Communication with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams Time management and prioritization in a 24/7 environment Critical thinking and problem-solving during complex exams Basic equipment troubleshooting and quality control procedures Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from ARDMS or eligibility within 12 months of hire Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within a defined timeframe after hire Completion of an accredited cardiac sonography or diagnostic medical sonography program State and hospital credentialing/privileging requirements as applicable