Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound

Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound

American Traveler

Portland, Maine, United States

Position ID: P-755492

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

$2,873.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer for a busy inpatient echocardiography lab, requiring 5+ years of echo experience and 2+ years in a Trauma 1 acute inpatient setting.

Details

• Inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a Level I trauma center
• Rotating day shifts including rotating weekends, 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• Overnight call required 2-3 nights per month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, subject to cardiologist approval
• Daily workload of 7-8 echocardiograms per day
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience
• At least 2 years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Trauma 1 level facility
• License required if applicable
• BLS certification required; non-AHA certifications accepted at submission but AHA certification must be completed before start
• Proficiency in TTEs, stress echocardiograms, and TEEs, with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Expertise in optimizing image quality through scanning technique, equipment settings, and contrast agent use
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Perform a wide range of high-quality echo procedures meeting ASE and IAC accreditation standards
• Manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining diagnostic quality
• Collaborate with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows through case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities
• Strong time management skills required to balance workload and ensure timely completion of studies
• Exceptional patient care and communication skills required
• Candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local
• Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates who worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this upon consideration
• Airpods, laptops, and cell phone usage on the unit is prohibited