Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

American Traveler; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursements

Bonuses

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech with pediatric cardiac echo experience for an inpatient and outpatient pediatric population. The role requires post-graduate training, pediatric echo experience, and active RDCS/Peds credentials.

The position involves 5x8 hour day shifts, includes daily caseload management, and uses Cerner for charting. Travel and housing assistance are provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric cardiac echo experience and 6 months of pediatric echocardiography experience, 3 years preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography training program or equivalent pediatric/adult echocardiography experience
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS RDCS-PE certification required
• RDCS-Peds, RCS, or RCCS certification required (CCI RCCS or CCI RCS also accepted)
• License required if applicable
• Skills required include 2-D Echo, routine scanning, and scanning complex anomalies

Responsibilities

• Pediatric acute care and outpatient setting performing cardiac echo studies
• Daily caseload of 4-5 studies per session
• Reports to the Clinic Manager as part of the patient care team
• 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered with strong experience
• Travelers are expected to float first according to facility float requirements
• Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required and are self-reported
• Maximum of 7 days RTO, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before reapplying
• Rehire eligibility for candidates previously placed at Rady Children’s or CHOC is subject to leadership review due to the merger of the two health systems

Skills

2-D Echo

Routine scanning

Scanning complex anomalies

Education

Graduate of an accredited echocardiography training program or equivalent pediatric/adult echocardiography experience

Tools

PACS

Cerner

GE equipment

Philips equipment

Siemens equipment

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech with pediatric cardiac echo experience for an inpatient and outpatient pediatric population.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric cardiac echo experience and 6 months of pediatric echocardiography experience, 3 years preferred
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography training program or equivalent pediatric/adult echocardiography experience
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS RDCS-PE certification required
• RDCS-Peds, RCS, or RCCS certification required (CCI RCCS or CCI RCS also accepted)
• License required if applicable
• Skills required include 2-D Echo, routine scanning, and scanning complex anomalies
• Preferred skills include 3-D Echo, Color Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler, M-Mode, Portable Studies, Pulsed Wave Doppler, RVIT, RVOT, TEE, and scanning post-surgical repairs
• Preferred experience with pediatric anomalies including aortic arch abnormalities, coarctation of the aorta, coronary artery anomalies, double outlet ventricle, hypoplastic heart syndrome, pulmonary venous return anomalies, Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great vessels, and tricuspid/pulmonary atresia
• Preferred experience with bubble studies and imaging contrast
• Preferred experience with GE, Philips, and Siemens equipment and PACS
• Preferred skills in isolation precautions/PPE, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and performing procedures on patients in ICU/ED settings
• Preferred experience in adult acute care and adult outpatient settings
• Preferred teaching hospital experience
• Two supervisor-level references required, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Pediatric acute care and outpatient setting performing cardiac echo studies
• Daily caseload of 4-5 studies per session
• Reports to the Clinic Manager as part of the patient care team
• 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• First‑time travelers will be considered with strong experience
• Travelers are expected to float first according to facility float requirements
• Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required and are self‑reported
• Maximum of 7 days RTO, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before reapplying
• Rehire eligibility for candidates previously placed at Rady Children’s or CHOC is subject to leadership review due to the merger of the two health systems

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-781464

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