Mobile Pediatric and Adult Sonographer (Echo) - Per Diem

Hawthorne-Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Health is seeking a travel-based Cardiac Sonographer to conduct home visits and perform echocardiograms on adults and children. You will transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment, obtain informed cooperation, and ensure image quality with proper labeling for cardiology review.

Requirements include RDCS or RCS certification, AE in adult echo, BLS, and 3+ years of experience in both adult and pediatric sonography.

Qualifications

• RDCS or RCS certification required.
• AE certification in Adult Echo preferred.
• 3+ years of recent sonography experience in adult and pediatric patients.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel locally/regionally.
• Access to a personal computer and reliable internet; proficient with digital tools.
• Ability to work independently in field settings.
• Strong patient communication and bedside manner.
• Adaptability in dynamic field environments.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes to perform visits.
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participants.
• Perform echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients per protocol.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during imaging.
• Follow imaging guidelines and labeling for cardiology review.
• Complete preliminary report with measurements and sonographer comments.
• Maintain high-quality standards per ASE guidelines.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient communication

Time management

Independent work

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Digital tools proficiency

Education

RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI)

AE certification (Adult echo)

BLS certification

Tools

Personal computer

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.