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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist for a 13-week travel contract in Temple, TX, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and Level I Trauma experience.
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Non-Invasive Cardiology department in an acute care hospital setting
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Adult cardiac patient population
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Procedures include transthoracic, transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiography, as well as intraoperative echocardiographic studies
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5x8-hour AM shifts, Tuesday through Saturday (Tue–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 6:00 AM–2:00 PM)
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Minimum of 3 years of cardiac sonography experience
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Level I Trauma experience required
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Active BLS certification (AHA only)
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RCS or RDCS certification required
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Associate degree or higher required
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Active TX license required if applicable
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Must be independent and self-sufficient
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2 professional references required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Flu shot required; no exemptions accepted
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Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures, making measurements required for physician interpretation
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Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities, extending examination scope and correlating invasive and noninvasive diagnostic results as needed
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May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiographic studies during complex procedures
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Assists cardiologists with TEE studies, including calculating measurements and probe sterilization
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Obtains patient clinical history and adapts imaging techniques to ensure comprehensive, diagnostic-quality echocardiograms
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Performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting malfunctions as appropriate
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Collaborates with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and IAC accreditation standards
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Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, and procedures
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Any solid color scrubs required; no printed patterns
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local travelers are not accepted
