<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center, a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service in East Texas, is recruiting a PRN Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to support a broad imaging program spanning abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, thyroid, musculoskeletal, and soft-tissue ultrasound. This per-diem role offers flexible scheduling within a facility that houses a robust set of service lines — including a cath lab, electrophysiology, neuroscience with Brainlab technology, cancer care, and OB/GYN — giving sonographers consistent variety in case mix and clinical exposure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>PRN / per-diem employment status with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Imaging scope covers abdominal and pelvic cavity, obstetrics, thyroid, musculature, and soft-tissue ultrasound</li> <li>Active OB/GYN service line generates consistent obstetric ultrasound volume</li> <li>Cardiology service line includes a cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology capabilities — supporting vascular and cardiac sonography demand</li> <li>Neuroscience program features Brainlab technology and dedicated stroke treatment protocols</li> <li>Cancer care and weight loss surgery service lines broaden the patient population and imaging referral base</li> <li>Nearly 50-year history as the primary regional referral center for East Texas communities</li> <li>Computer experience utilized in daily workflow; medical terminology knowledge applied across all modalities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Completed certification from an accredited Ultrasound School or Radiology Technology School required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of sonography experience required</li> <li>Active BLS certification required</li> <li>One of the following credentials required (must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not already held): <ul> <li>ARDMS credential or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) — American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography</li> <li>ARRT with VS (Vascular Sonographer) designation — American Registry of Radiologic Technologists</li> <li>CCI credential: RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) or RCVT (Registered Cardiovascular Technologist) — Cardiovascular Credentialing International</li> </ul> </li> <li>Computer proficiency preferred; typing skills and medical terminology knowledge expected</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region defined by towering pine forests, lakes, and a relaxed pace of life well-suited to clinicians seeking an alternative to major metropolitan centers. The city offers a low cost of living, a historic downtown, and proximity to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes cultural amenities and a vibrant local community. Dallas and Houston are both accessible for weekend travel, making Nacogdoches an appealing base for those who want small-town quality of life without complete isolation from urban resources.</p>