Echo Sonographer
Brookwood Baptist Health, Alabaster, AL, United States
Position Summary
Sonographer I
Heart South – 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007 PRN|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, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Perform noninvasive and/or invasive echocardiology and vascular ultrasound examinations
Demonstrate competency in ultrasound equipment operation and routine diagnostics
Acquire and document accurate patient history and clinical information
Identify normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology
Position patients and equipment to ensure high-quality diagnostic images
Assess image quality, ensure proper annotation, and verify patient identification
Work collaboratively with cardiologists and the healthcare team
Deliver patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic systems
Participate in quality control, safety initiatives, and workflow support
Assist in supervising students and orienting new sonographers as needed
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
Qualifications
Education & Training
Graduate of an accredited school of sonography
Meets education and training requirements per ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines
Licensure & Certifications
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required
Must 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)
Experience
Ability to perform routine echocardiology exams (2‑D, M‑Mode, Doppler)
Ability to perform vascular exams including carotid, venous, and arterial studies
Must demonstrate competency within six (6) months of hire in at least
three
advanced echo or vascular procedures
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Sonographer I
Heart South – 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007 PRN|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, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Perform noninvasive and/or invasive echocardiology and vascular ultrasound examinations
Demonstrate competency in ultrasound equipment operation and routine diagnostics
Acquire and document accurate patient history and clinical information
Identify normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology
Position patients and equipment to ensure high-quality diagnostic images
Assess image quality, ensure proper annotation, and verify patient identification
Work collaboratively with cardiologists and the healthcare team
Deliver patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic systems
Participate in quality control, safety initiatives, and workflow support
Assist in supervising students and orienting new sonographers as needed
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
Qualifications
Education & Training
Graduate of an accredited school of sonography
Meets education and training requirements per ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines
Licensure & Certifications
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required
Must 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)
Experience
Ability to perform routine echocardiology exams (2‑D, M‑Mode, Doppler)
Ability to perform vascular exams including carotid, venous, and arterial studies
Must demonstrate competency within six (6) months of hire in at least
three
advanced echo or vascular procedures
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