Cardiac Sonographer

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures, performing full transthoracic echocardiography procedures, and providing a comfortable setting for patients. The role includes accurate data entry, assisting physicians in interpreting data, and ensuring all medical records and clinical systems are up to date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Echocardiographic data utilizing 2-D imaging, M-Mode, Continuous Wave, Pulsed Wave, and Color Flow Doppler.
• Prepare preliminary reports for physician interpretation.
• Utilize ultrasound Enhancing Agents according to ASE guidelines and perform saline contrast studies as needed.
• Explain procedures to patients and address any concerns they may have.
• Track and input test data and patient information into clinical systems and medical records.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, monitor quality control to ensure accurate results.
• Utilize knowledge of each patient's age-specific needs in performing duties.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from exam rooms.
• Travel locally and regionally up to 50% of the time with a portable echo machine.

Essential Skills

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within the first 90 days of employment.
• Experience with echocardiographic techniques such as 2-D imaging, M-Mode, Continuous Wave, Pulsed Wave, and Color Flow Doppler.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of related work experience post-internship/externship required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience post-internship/externship preferred.
• Customer-service focused attitude and care through interactions.
• Critical thinking skills and detail-oriented with data entry reporting.

Work Environment

The position offers a day shift from Monday to Friday, with flexible start times between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. There are no night, holiday, or weekend shifts. The position offers a steady schedule across three locations in St. Louis, MO. Employees benefit from a 7.5% annual bonus, independent work, and training in Miami for a week (all expenses paid). The role requires a professional setting, with no micromanagement

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $97760.00 - $135200.00/yr.

Off on national holidays, two floating holidays and 2 weeks of PTO You can choose between 4 different Medical coverage plan designs from Bronze, Bronze Plus, Silver, Gold and Platinum. They are offered through the Aetna, BlueCross Blue Shield, Cigna and United Healthcare

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $97,760 - $135,200