Travel Cardiovascular Technologist Echo Tech Job

Healthforce

St. Helena (CA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 124,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

Credentialing assistance

Ongoing support

Weekly pay

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist – Echo Tech for a 13-week travel assignment in Saint Helena, CA. The role involves performing echocardiography, imaging heart structures, and reporting findings in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Starting 09/28/2026, schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week. On-call 2-3 days weekly; pay is weekly and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; preferred
RDCS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credential: Required
Echocardiography credential: Preferred
BLS/CPR: Required
5+ years echocardiography experience; on-call 2-3 days per week
Current nursing license per state of assignment; hospital setting experience

Responsibilities

Set up ultrasound equipment and perform echocardiography studies to image heart structures and vessels; document data.
Prepare patients: positioning, apply gel, attach electrodes, verify wave signals, record images.
Interact with patients to gather history and provide instructions; ensure comfort and safety.
Collaborate with cardiologists; perform exams, assess image quality, and report findings promptly.
Maintain and organize equipment; restock supplies; manage scheduling and patient data in systems.
Operate stress echo/cardiac treadmill imaging as required and stay current with education.

Job description

Overview

Cardiovascular Technologist – Echo Tech

Location: Saint Helena, California, United States

Start date: 09/28/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 4x10-hour days

Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Weekly pay: $2,505.00 - $2,715.00 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Job type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Summary: This assignment requires performing echocardiography to image heart muscle, chambers, valves and vessels. You will work closely with cardiologists to acquire images, evaluate findings, and report results. The role involves patient preparation, image acquisition, data entry, and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,505 - $2,715 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour days; on-duty start times around 7:00-8:00 AM; rotating schedule
Start date: 09/28/2026
Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
On-call: 2-3 days per week

Responsibilities

Set up ultrasound equipment and perform echocardiography studies to image heart structures, chambers, valves, and vessels; document cardiac data and measurements.
Prepare patients by positioning, applying gel, attaching electrodes, verifying wave signals, and recording images; review medical records to tailor imaging techniques.
Interact with patients to gather history and provide instructions; ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the exam.
Collaborate with cardiologists, perform the technical aspects of examinations, assess image quality, and report findings promptly.
Maintain and organize equipment, restock supplies, manage patient scheduling, and document patient information in the appropriate systems.
Operate stress echo/cardiac treadmill imaging as required and stay current with professional knowledge through ongoing education.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
Echocardiography credential: Preferred
BLS/CPR: Required (Basic Life Support from an approved vendor per policy)
Experience: 5+ years of echocardiography experience required (on-call schedule: 2-3 days per week)
Additional: Current nursing license per the state of assignment; Ability to work in a hospital setting and adapt to rotating schedules

Benefits and Support

Dedicated assignment support from the staffing team
Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a timely start
Ongoing support throughout the assignment
Competitive weekly pay and scheduled pay processes

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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