Job Description
Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech
Duration: 13 weeks contract (Extendable)
Work Location: Cooperstown, NY
Shift Timing: 5x8 Days — 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay:
- Travel rate: $2,920 weekly (includes stipend)
- Local rate: $2,600 weekly
Requirements:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited Cardiac Diagnostic Sonography program (2-year program)
- Registry eligible for Adult Echocardiography through ARDMS
- RCS certification eligible through CCI
- CPR certification required
- Must be able to respond to on-call within 1 hour
On-Call Requirements:
- Every 5th weekend (Friday to Monday)
- One night per week
- Occasional holiday coverage
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficient in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE): inpatient portable and outpatient exams
- Experience with Structural Heart imaging protocols
- Skilled in the use of ultrasound contrast and agitated saline
- Competent in Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), including high-level disinfection (HLD) of TEE probes
- Experience with Adult Stress Echocardiography (STE)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Pediatric Echocardiography experience
- Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Records
Equipment Used:
- Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System
Responsibilities:
- Perform high-quality echocardiographic studies in various clinical settings (inpatient, outpatient, portable)
- Prepare, position, and explain procedures to patients
- Operate ultrasound equipment and ensure accurate image acquisition
- Handle TEE probe cleaning and disinfection following HLD protocols
- Accurately document findings and maintain records using EMR systems
- Collaborate with cardiologists and care teams to support diagnostic accuracy
- Participate in call rotations and provide prompt responses to emergent studies
Job Tags
Holiday work, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,