Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

American Traveler

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-776590

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z

$2,595.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular Sonographer (Echo/Vascular) with ARDMS or CCI board certification to perform a 50/50 split of echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography exams.

Details

• Cardiology department setting performing echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography exams
• Patient population ranges from neonates through geriatric for cardiac exams and adolescents through geriatric for vascular exams
• 50/50 case split between Echo and Vascular procedures
• 1st shift, 5x8s schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1 weekend shift every 5 weeks and 1 winter holiday required
• Participates in a call rotation

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS or CCI board certification in echocardiography or vascular required
• Must be registered in Echo (RDCS, RCS, RCCS, ACS) or Vascular (RVT, RVS, RT(VS))
• Secondary modality certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire
• Echo experience required; echo and vascular experience preferred, 3+ years preferred
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and accessory equipment operation
• Proficiency in Echo and Vascular procedures and patient positioning for optimum imaging
• Thorough understanding of contrast echocardiography (saline and UEA) indications, contraindications, and adverse events
• Competent in starting and maintaining IVs
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform quality echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasonography exams with report processing, patient education, and on-call responsibilities
• Communicate procedure diagnostic information to physicians and mentor other ultrasound technologists
• Evaluate quality of vascular images and determine if additional imaging is required
• Administer ultrasound image-enhancing agents as needed
• Verify patient identity and orders prior to exams and monitor patients throughout procedures
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and National Safety Goals
• Assist in mentoring new team members or students
• Accepts local candidates at a lower rate within a 75-mile radius

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8