Mobile Pediatric and Adult Sonographer (Echo) - Per Diem

Hawthorne-Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Health seeks a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to perform home-based echocardiograms using portable ultrasound equipment for both adults and children. You will explain procedures, obtain patient cooperation, and ensure high-quality image acquisition in field settings.

The role requires travel to patient homes, strong communication skills, independence, BLS, and ARDMS/CCI credentials. Compensation is per visit, with a daily rate between $450 and $600 depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• RDCS/ RCS certification from ARDMS/CCI required.
• AE certification preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of recent sonography experience in adult and pediatric populations.
• BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Access to a personal computer with reliable internet; tech-savvy.
• Ability to work independently in field-based settings.
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner.
• Adaptability in dynamic field environments.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent patient communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

RDCS/ RCS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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 andself sufficientwith 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

Rate of pay is per visit, not per day.