Vascular Sonographer I

Position Summary Sonographer I Heart South - 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007 Full-Time | Day Shift Position Summary Heart South is seeking a skilled Echo / Vascular Sonographer I to provide high-quality diagnostic cardiology and vascular ultrasound imaging. This role delivers direct patient care while performing echocardiography and/or vascular studies under the guidance of departmental leadership to support accurate diagnosis and treatment. About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient's total healthcare needs. As part of Baptist Health's extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options. Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus - from primary care to specialty institutes - Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals. Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:Medical, Dental, Vision403(b) Retirement Savings PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)Life InsuranceExtended Leave Plan (ELP)Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)Paid Parental LeavePet InsuranceCar InsuranceEducational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE Responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesPerform noninvasive and/or invasive echocardiology and vascular ultrasound examinationsDemonstrate competency in ultrasound equipment operation and routine diagnosticsAcquire and document accurate patient history and clinical informationIdentify normal and abnormal anatomy and physiologyPosition patients and equipment to ensure high-quality diagnostic imagesAssess image quality, ensure proper annotation, and verify patient identificationWork collaboratively with cardiologists and the healthcare teamDeliver patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfortMaintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic systemsParticipate in quality control, safety initiatives, and workflow supportAssist in supervising students and orienting new sonographers as neededComply with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standardsQualifications Education & TrainingGraduate of an accredited school of sonographyMeets education and training requirements per ARDMS and/or CCI guidelinesLicensure & CertificationsCurrent BLS/Healthcare Provider certification requiredMust maintain one of the following (or obtain within 12 months of hire):RDMS (ARDMS)RDCS (ARDMS)RCS, ACS, or RCCS (CCI)RVT (ARDMS)RVS (CCI) ExperienceAbility to perform routine echocardiology exams (2-D, M-Mode, Doppler)Ability to perform vascular exams including carotid, venous, and arterial studiesMust demonstrate competency within six (6) months of hire in at least three advanced echo or vascular procedures