Mobile Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer (Per Diem)

Hawthorne Health; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is hiring dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers for a per diem, independent contractor role. You will travel regionally to patient homes to perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging, with reimbursement for travel expenses. Work is based on per-visit compensation and requires field flexibility.

The position emphasizes autonomous work, strict adherence to imaging protocols, and swift, accurate reporting within ASE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active registration in both cardiac and vascular imaging (e.g. RDCS/RCS with RVT/RVS).
• BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes regionally to conduct in-home cardiac and vascular imaging visits.
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment at patient sites.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participants.
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging per protocol.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during imaging.
• Label images accurately for cardiology review and complete preliminary report.
• Maintain high ASE standards and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient communication

Independent work

Time management

Willing to travel regionally

Education

RDCS/RCS + RVT/RVS active registration

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.