Mobile Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer (Per Diem)

Hawthorne Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is seeking dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers to work per diem as independent contractors. You will travel regionally to patient homes, perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging, and prepare preliminary reports.

This role requires active RDCS/RCS and RVT/RVS credentials, BLS, and a valid driver’s license with flexibility for travel. Compensation is on a per-visit basis ($450–$600 per day), with travel expenses reimbursed as needed.

Qualifications

• Active registration in both cardiac and vascular imaging (e.g. RDCS/RCS and RVT/RVS).
• BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes locally or across state lines to conduct visits.
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participant.
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging 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.

Skills

Patient communication

Independence in field-based settings

Time management

Adaptability

Education

BLS certification

Tools

Portable ultrasound

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.