Lexington Medical Center·Lexington County, South Carolina
The Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for scheduling, performing, and processing all required echo and/or vascular ultrasound examinations, including invasive and non-invasive procedures. This involves clinically evaluating patients, understanding normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, and recognizing symptoms of cardiovascular distress while operating specialized equipment.
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Proficient at all functions required to schedule, perform and process echo and/or vascular ultrasound examinations.
Registry eligible (ARDMS or CCI) in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology. Must obtain registry in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology within 90 days of hire date. Required Training: Successful completion of formal or occupational training specific to either echocardiography and/or vascular sonography;
Possesses excellent understanding of medical terminology
Essential functions
Performs invasive and non-invasive echo and/or vascular procedures.
Possesses excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy in relation to the cardiovascular disease process and/or arterial and venous system (pathology, morphology).
Obtains a brief history that applies to cardiac disease states and/or arterial/venous diseases states.
Performs a brief physical exam that applies to cardiac disease states and arterial/venous disease states.
Clinically evaluates patients and determines the level of appropriate testing.
Administers echocardiogram image enhancement agent as indicated.
Recognizes symptoms of cardiovascular distress.
Uses all current equipment that requires considerable experience, judgement and concentration.
Available for on-call duty in order to maintain after hours service.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
A High School Diploma or Equivalent is the minimum education required, with no minimum years of experience necessary, though formal training in echocardiography or vascular sonography is mandatory. Candidates must be Registry eligible (ARDMS or CCI) and obtain registry within 90 days of hire, along with CPR certification within three months.
Market context
Cardiovascular sonographer roles in South Carolina are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and cardiology practices that need diagnostic ultrasound support. This role is competitive because employers want candidates with formal echocardiography or vascular sonography training and registry eligibility, even when no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training aligns with ARDMS or CCI registry expectations and be ready to complete certification within 90 days of hire.