Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Mercy

MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Imaging, Echocardiography, Emergency Procedures, Equipment Safety, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Conditions, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Operations Processes, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Quality of Care, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Team Player, Ultrasound
LOCATION
MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Cardiac Sonographer performs advanced ultrasound imaging procedures assisting in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. This role requires technical expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, patient care skills, and the ability to provide accurate and high-quality diagnostic images. Responsibilities also require a strong commitment to patient care and collaborative communication with patients and healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.

Position Details:

Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatrics) Part Time (20 hrs/week)

Location: New Ballas Clinic Towers

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiac Sonographer to join our pediatric clinic team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will perform high-quality cardiac ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular conditions in a pediatric population.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform echocardiography procedures, producing high-quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
  • Select appropriate imaging techniques and evaluate, reformat, and verify studies for clarity and completeness.
  • Prepare, position, and assist pediatric patients for imaging procedures while ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Clearly explain procedures to patients and caregivers, addressing questions and concerns with empathy.
  • Review and verify physician orders; document patient history, contrast usage (if applicable), and patient responses throughout the imaging process.
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, utilizing proper immobilization and transfer techniques when necessary.
  • Accurately manage and maintain imaging data and documentation in PACS.
  • Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and safety checks of ultrasound equipment; report and follow up on equipment needs.
  • Adhere to all safety guidelines, including infection prevention and patient protection standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Sonography program with required clinical hours

OR

Completion of on-the-job training under a registered Cardiac Sonographer preceptor

  • Certification/Registration (required or eligible):

  • ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS), or registry eligible (must obtain within 6 months)

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • State licensure (if required by state regulations)

Experience: No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with pediatric patients
  • Strong ability to produce high-quality diagnostic images and identify technical abnormalities
  • Knowledge of echocardiography protocols and ability to adjust imaging techniques as needed
  • Familiarity with ultrasound equipment operation, troubleshooting, and safety procedures

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow complex clinical instructions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and care teams
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a dynamic clinical environment
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Understanding of safety standards, including equipment operation and emergency procedures

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative and supportive pediatric care environment
  • Opportunity to develop specialized cardiac imaging skills
  • Meaningful work impacting children and families

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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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About the Company

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Mercy

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/