Find your calling at Mercy! The Advanced Cardiac Sonographer proficiently performs a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures assisting in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. The role requires technical expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, patient care skills, and the ability to provide accurate and high-quality diagnostic images. This role also requires a strong commitment to patient care and collaborative communication with patients and healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.
Position Details: Advanced Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer Mercy Hospital Washington | PRN 901 E 5th Street, Washington, MO 63090
Join a mission-driven team where your expertise truly matters. At Mercy Hospital Washington, you'll play an essential role in diagnosing heart and vascular conditions using advanced imaging skills-all while working alongside compassionate professionals who value teamwork, precision, and patient-centered care.
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Position Overview As an Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, you'll perform specialized diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures that directly impact patient outcomes. Youll use your technical expertise, attention to detail, and patient-centered communication to deliver high-quality images that guide our providers' care decisions. This PRN role is perfect for a skilled sonographer who enjoys flexibility while maintaining a high level of clinical excellence.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Perform two or more advanced cardiac procedures proficiently-such as Adult Echo, TEE, Stress Echo, or Pediatric Echo Capture, evaluate, and verify clear, accurate diagnostic images before submission for interpretation Prepare, position, and support patients throughout the procedure, ensuring safety and comfort Review and document patient orders, contrast details, and patient responses before, during, and after imaging Observe patients closely and use appropriate immobilization or transfer devices when needed Manage and organize images within PACS Monitor, maintain, and clean ultrasound equipment; report any unsafe or malfunctioning conditions Submit supply/equipment requests and follow them through resolution Lead and support quality improvement projects, keeping program documentation organized and up to date Support student clinical rotations (if applicable) Perform other duties as assigned to ensure optimal patient care and department flow
Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography OR on‑the‑job training by a registered Cardiac Sonographer Experience: At least 1 year of relevant sonography experience Licensure: State licensure (if required by state of practice) Certifications: ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of high-quality diagnostic imaging and troubleshooting technical abnormalities Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow complex clinical protocols Professional, compassionate communication with patients and clinical teams Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Proficiency with ultrasound equipment, emergency procedures, and radiation safety Flexibility and strong problem-solving abilities
Physical Requirements Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs regularly Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift Ability to bend, twist, grip, kneel, reach, and squat
Why Mercy? 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, youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, youll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.