Registered Cardiac Sonographer - $20,000 sign-on bonus

About the role

At Meritus Health, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and guiding treatment for patients with heart conditions. You'll use your expertise to deliver precise, high-quality ultrasound imaging that helps our physicians make life-saving decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Expert Imaging – Perform a full range of advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures including 2D, M-Mode, Doppler (pulsed, continuous, color flow), transesophageal, and contrast studies—ensuring accuracy in every scan.
• Be the Eyes for the Heart – Document findings, create preliminary reports, and immediately communicate urgent, life-threatening results to the cardiologist.
• Support Life-Saving Procedures – Assist cardiologists during invasive procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and emergency interventions.
• Champion Quality & Learning – Stay current with the latest advances in echocardiography, mentor peers and students, and help enhance departmental processes and technology.
• Patient-First Care – Prepare patients with professionalism, compassion, and technical excellence to ensure a comfortable, reassuring experience.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
• Experience: Adult echocardiography experience or completion of a clinical rotation in the field.
• Credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS – ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS – CCI) required. Current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, ultrasound technology, and patient positioning.
• Knee for detail.
• Able to operate equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, ultrasound technology, and patient positioning.
• Knee for detail.
• Able to operate equipment safely and effectively.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one.
• 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.
• Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and department requirements.