# Sr. Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography - San Francisco, CA

> VitalHire · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12

**Salary:** USD 172,000–236,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare - Direct Hire/Perm

## Description

Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $172,000 – $236,000 per year

Join the Adult Echocardiography team at a nationally recognized academic medical center in San Francisco. We're hiring an experienced Sr. Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech / Echocardiographer / RDCS) to perform high-quality adult echo studies across every modality the lab offers, working with minimal supervision alongside a collegial sonographer team. Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

## Requirements

**What You'll Do**

-   Perform and record adult echocardiographic studies following lab guidelines and protocols
-   Operate a range of ultrasound equipment, transducers and adjunct devices across varied patient groups
-   Recognize normal and pathological findings and adapt each exam to capture complete, accurate information
-   Prepare and position patients to achieve the highest-quality images
-   Interpret acquired data and create preliminary reports per department standards
-   Collaborate with fellow sonographers to complete scheduled and ordered exams
-   Contribute to the team through clear communication, initiative and productivity

**What You Bring**

-   Graduate of an approved cardiac sonographer training program
-   Current registry through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS, RCCS or ACS)
-   At least 1 year of post-graduate experience performing adult cardiac echocardiograms (5+ years of echo ultrasound experience preferred)
-   Flexibility to rotate shifts and cover weekends and holidays across multiple medical center locations
-   Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

**Ideal Candidate**

-   Academic medical center background
-   Does their own reporting and stress echos
-   Experience with adult congenital heart disease

## Benefits

-   Full benefits package
-   Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate
-   Work across every clinical modality in a high-volume academic echo lab
-   A collegial, supportive sonographer team

Apply today!

## Apply

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