Job Profile Summary
The Senior Cardiac Sonographer performs a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures assisting in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. Responsibilities include serving as a lead, when direct leadership is unavailable, serving as a resource, and assisting in training. The Senior Sonographer requires proficiency and thorough understanding of operating imaging equipment and procedures while ensuring patient safety and maintaining imaging standards. Effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals is essential for providing optimal care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of a school of Sonography and completed required clinical hours OR received on the job training by a Preceptor who is registered in Cardiac ultrasound.
Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Licensure: State licensure may be required depending on the specific state of practice.
Certification: ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI(RCS); Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Ability to lead and motivate a team and assist in training.
Knowledge in producing diagnostic images proficiently with the ability to recognize technical abnormalities.
Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
Thorough understanding of protocols and ability to make adjustments as needed.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in operating imaging equipment.
Knowledge of quality assurance protocols and accreditation standards.
Knowledge of a variety of advanced procedures
Physical Requirements:
• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
