Lead Cardiovascular Sonographer - Casual - Internal Medicine

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Lead Cardiovascular Sonographer – Casual in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Certification/Skills: Shows outstanding technical and interpersonal skills.

Maintains a high level of professionalism through cooperation, openness, and sensitivity to others.

Self motivated, ability to multi-task, seeks opportunities for department improvements.

Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the cardiology department.

Requirements

of the sonographer staff.

Must be able to respond to emergency situations.

Position may require travel to other UT Physicians/UT Health clinic locations Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills: Shows outstanding technical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiovascular sonographyQuality controlRegulatory complianceLeadershipProtocol developmentStaff trainingMentoringEquipment managementResource allocationPatient careDiagnostic imagingCommunicationProblem solvingCritical thinkingHIPAA compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Lead Cardiovascular Sonographer - Casual - Internal Medicine position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Cardiology — healthcare professional Career Context

This Cardiology position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a healthcare professional earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiovascular sonography, Quality control, Regulatory compliance, Leadership, Protocol development, Staff training, Mentoring, Equipment management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Cardiovascular Sonographer oversees technical operations and quality control for non-invasive cardiovascular laboratories across multiple clinic locations. This role involves developing clinical protocols, managing equipment, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance with IAC stand...

Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums, Generous time off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/pension plan, Free financial and legal counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Employee discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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