Cardiac Sonographer I – PRN (4–8 Hours/Week) – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Brenham

Location: Brenham, TX
Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham
Schedule: PRN | Monday–Friday (4–8 Hours/Week) | Occasional Saturday Availability
Position Type: As Needed / PRN

Position Overview

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiac Sonographer I to join our Cardiology and Imaging Services team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham. This flexible PRN position offers 4–8 hours per week, primarily on weekdays, with occasional Saturday coverage.

In this role, you will perform comprehensive echocardiography services for both scheduled and add-on inpatients and outpatients, supporting high-quality cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform diagnostic echocardiograms in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.

• Conduct bubble studies, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).

• Acquire high-quality cardiac images using Philips Epiq CVx 3D ultrasound systems.

• Perform exams for both scheduled and add-on inpatient and outpatient populations.

• Prepare and position patients to ensure comfort, safety, and optimal image acquisition.

• Utilize AIDET communication to explain procedures and ease patient anxiety.

• Verify clinical indications, patient history, and test requirements prior to exams.

• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and quality standards.

• Accurately document procedures and findings in PACS and EMR systems.

• Maintain ultrasound equipment and report technical concerns promptly.

• Support departmental workflow and assist with PRN coverage as needed.

Key Success Factors

• Strong knowledge of echocardiography techniques, protocols, and cardiac anatomy.

• Ability to perform bubble studies, TEE, and stress echocardiography with accuracy.

• Experience operating Philips Epiq CVx 3D ultrasound equipment.

• Excellent patient communication and professional bedside manner.

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a PRN environment.

• Ability to manage inpatient and outpatient workflows efficiently.

• Commitment to diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and service excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an Accredited Cardiac Sonography Program
  OR

• Two (2) years of relevant work experience above minimum qualifications

Experience

• Less than one (1) year of experience required

• Hospital or cardiology clinic experience preferred

Certification / Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within 30 days of hire/transfer

• Must obtain one of the following within six (6) months of hire/transfer:

  • RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS)

  • RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CC