About the role
Location: USF Health Cardiology
The Cardiac Sonographer III, under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Operations and Lead Cardiac Sonographer and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, performs advanced cardiac imaging for diverse patient populations. This role conducts a full range of echocardiographic examinations, including 2D/3D transthoracic studies, myocardial strain imaging, bubble studies, contrast echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and research-related imaging. The Sonographer independently prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, and correlates clinical history with the ordered examination to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging. In addition, the Cardiac Sonographer III assists physicians with stress and research echocardiograms and is responsible for timely reporting and documentation within the PACS system. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, clinical judgment, and the ability to work autonomously while supporting the cardiology team in delivering exceptional patient care.
Essential Functions:
- Performs advanced adult 2D and 3D echocardiograms in accordance with established protocols and clinical standards.
- Conducts bubble echocardiograms and properly administers or assists in administering agitated saline for shunt evaluation.
- Performs contrast echocardiograms, including preparation, administration, and monitoring of ultrasound-enhancing agents.
- Assists cardiologists during stress echocardiograms, ensuring accurate imaging at rest and at peak stress.
- Supports research echocardiogram procedures for clinical trials and specialized studies, following study-specific protocols.
- Prepares, positions, and educates patients regarding echocardiogram procedures while ensuring comfort, safety, and cooperation.
- Correlates patient clinical history and indications with the ordered test to produce accurate, high‑quality diagnostic images.
- Analyzes and records echocardiographic findings and ensures timely reporting and submission into the PACS system.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment, performs basic troubleshooting, and reports technical issues to ensure continued operational readiness.
- Follows established departmental policies, quality standards, and safety procedures while contributing to workflow efficiency and patient‑centered care.
Education Qualifications
- Technical Program Echocardiography
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS
- ARDMS/CCI
Experience Qualifications
- Experience level: 2 years’ or more required.
- Must demonstrate current knowledge and level of expertise generally obtained through national certification required to perform Echocardiography procedures.
- Adult 2D/3D and strain experience required
Skills and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of adult cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the principles of 2D, 3D, Doppler, myocardial strain, bubble, contrast, and stress echocardiography.
- Skill in operating and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment, PACS systems, contrast injectors, and supporting technologies used during cardiac imaging.
- Ability to correlate patient history, symptoms, and test indications with imaging findings to ensure accurate and clinically relevant studies.
- Ability to explain procedures clearly, provide reassurance, and maintain compassionate communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex imaging procedures with minimal supervision while prioritizing tasks and maintaining accuracy.
- Understanding of infection control, ultrasound safety, accreditation guidelines, and departmental protocols related to cardiac imaging
USF Health Cardiology (AMGUSFHC)
509 S. Armenia Ave.
Suite 200
Tampa, 33609