Job Description
Job Description
Facility :
CoxHealth South : 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department :
1078 Echocardiography South
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Hours :
8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence :
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here : Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description : Job Summary
Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiography and / or vascular ultrasound / sonography procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in ultrasound / sonography, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority.
Job Requirements
Education
Required : Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see “Experience”).Experience
Required : One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirementPreferred : Two years dedicated sonography imaging experienceSkills
Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information.Proficient in using computers and computer systems.Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required : (PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB / GY) or RVT before start date.Required : Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire datePreferred : Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross-training start dateEducation : ▪ Required : Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see “Experience”).Experience : ▪ Required : One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement ▪ Preferred : Two years dedicated sonography imaging experienceSkills : ▪ Strong analytical / problem solving skills. ▪ Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information. ▪ Proficient in using computers and computer systems. ▪ Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : (PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB / GY) or RVT before start date. ▪ Preferred : Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross training start date