Travel Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer

Hawthorne Health, Inc.; Louisiana; Remote; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health, Inc. seeks dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers for an in-home imaging role. You will travel regionally to patient homes, conduct echocardiograms and vascular studies, and prepare preliminary reports, ensuring high-quality images and adherence to ASE standards.

This full-time, travel opportunity runs for 3–4 months with a guaranteed stipend and travel expenses covered. A valid ARDMS/ABIM-style credential set and BLS are required, with strong patient communication

Qualifications

• Active registration in cardiac imaging (RDCS or RCS) and vascular imaging (RVT or RVS).
• Full-time or near full-time availability.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; willingness to travel locally/regionally.
• Access to a PC and reliable internet; tech-savvy with digital tools.
• Ability to work independently in non-traditional settings.
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner.
• Adaptability in field-based environments.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes to perform in-home imaging visits.
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participants.
• 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 labeling for cardiology review.
• Complete preliminary report with measurements and sonographer comments.
• Maintain high-quality standards in line with ASE guidelines.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment as needed.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Vascular imaging

Patient communication

Time management

Education

RDCS/RCS + RVT/RVS credentials

Tools

Portable ultrasound device

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

This is a full-time, travel, W2 CONTRACT opportunity for 3-4 months.

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 join 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, averaging approximately 25 visits per month. Travel expenses incurred per visit may include mileage, airfare, and hotel accommodations, reimbursed on a per-visit basis. The monthly stipend reflects both scan compensation and guaranteed availability for a period of 3-4 months with the potential to extend.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

• Travel locally or across state lines to patient homes to conduct visits, averaging 25 visits a month
• 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)
• Full time, or close to full time, availability
• 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

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• Monthly stipend of $8,000 to $10,000, based on experience
• Travel expenses, including flight, rental car, and accommodations are included.