Mobile Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer (Per Diem)

Hawthorne Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem contract

Travel reimbursement

Independent contractor

Job summary

Hawthorne Health, a leading home research visit solution provider, is expanding its Home Network with dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers for per diem work across the U.S. Visits occur at patient homes, with travel and per-visit compensation. Travel expenses (mileage, airfare, hotel) are reimbursed per visit.

Active cardiac/vascular imaging credentials and BLS are required. Contract is per diem as an independent contractor (1099).

Qualifications

• Active registration in cardiac imaging (RDCS/RCS).
• Active registration in vascular imaging (RVT/RVS).
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work in homes.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes regionally to conduct cardiac and vascular imaging visits.
• Set up portable ultrasound equipment and obtain informed cooperation.
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging per protocol.
• Label images accurately for cardiology review and complete preliminary report.
• Adhere to ASE standards and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Vascular imaging

BLS

Driver's license

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

RDCS / RCS + RVT / RVS certifications

Tools

Portable ultrasound equipment

Job description

This is a per diem, 1099 independent contractor role.

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients.

About the Role

We are expanding our Home Network and seeking dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers to work Per Diem on an exciting new decentralized clinical study. In this role, you will travel regionally (may be local or across state lines) to patient homes to conduct in- home cardiac and vascular imaging visits, paid on a per-visit basis. Travel expenses incurred per visit may include mileage, airfare, and hotel accommodations, reimbursed on a per-visit basis.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

• Travel locally or across state lines to patient homes to conduct visits, volume varies by region
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participant
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging studies per protocol
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during imaging
• Follow sponsor and protocol-specific imaging guidelines
• Ensure accurate image acquisition and proper labeling for cardiology review
• Complete preliminary report with measurements and sonographer comments
• Maintain high-quality standards consistent with ASE Standards
• Perform basic troubleshooting of imaging equipment

WHAT YOU BRING | REQUIREMENTS

• Active registration in both cardiac and vascular imaging required (e.g. RDCS or RCS plus RVT or RVS through ARDMS or CCI)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally/regionally
• Access to a personal computer and reliable internet required; tech savvy and self sufficient with digital tools
• Ability to work independently in non-traditional settings
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
• Adaptability in dynamic, field-based environments
• Time management and organizational skills

$450 - $600 a day

• Rates are per visit, not per day
• Travel expenses as needed: mileage reimbursement, flight, rental car, and hotel accommodations.