Mobile Pediatric and Adult Sonographer (Echo) - Per Diem

Hawthorne Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is seeking a travel-friendly Diagnostic Sonographer to perform echocardiograms at patient homes across the region. You will setup portable ultrasound equipment, explain procedures, and obtain informed cooperation from participants, including both adult and pediatric patients.

You will document measurements and sonographer comments, ensuring image quality adheres to ASE standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of recent sonography experience and holds RDCS or RCS certification

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent sonography experience in both adult and pediatric patients.
• Certification in Adult Echocardiography (AE) is required.
• RDCS or RCS certification is required by the respective credentialing body.
• Valid BLS certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes to conduct visits.
• Operate and troubleshoot portable ultrasound equipment.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participants.
• Perform echocardiograms on adults and children per protocol.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during imaging.
• Follow sponsor and imaging guidelines.
• Ensure accurate image acquisition and labeling for cardiology review.
• Complete preliminary report with measurements and sonographer comments.
• Maintain high-quality standards per ASE guidelines.

Skills

Sonography experience

Patient communication

Time management

Adaptability

Independent work

BLS

Driver's license

Education

RDCS (ARDMS)

RCS (CCI)

AE certification (Adult Echocardiography)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Digital tools

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

• Travel to patient homes to conduct visits

• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment

• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participant

• Perform echocardiograms per protocol on adult and pediatric patients

• 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

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI.

• Certification in Adult (AE) is required, Pediatric (PE) certification not required but a plus

• 3+ years of recent sonography experience, in both adult and pediatrics

• 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