Cardiac Sonographer
Boston, MA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer for a 13-week EKG Lab assignment requiring proficiency in echocardiography and Doppler imaging.

Details

• Work setting is a hospital EKG Lab
• Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler, and Doppler echocardiograms
• Performs stress and dobutamine echocardiograms requiring advanced interpretation skills
• Performs several portable studies per day requiring mobilization of equipment
• Uses EPIC for charting

Requirements

• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred; some facilities require AHA only)
• License required if applicable
• Proficient in non-imaging continuous Doppler techniques for diagnosing abnormal pathologies
• Skilled in diagnosing wall motion abnormalities, left ventricular regional wall abnormalities, pericardial and pleural effusion, stenotic and regurgitant lesions, and congenital abnormalities
• Ability to review and interpret test results and communicate preliminary findings to referring physicians or house officers
• Experience reviewing patient charts to obtain clinical history relevant to cardiac examinations

Additional Information

• Explains procedures to patients and positions them appropriately for cardiac ultrasound examinations
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares detailed test reports
• Utilizes ancillary devices such as video recorders and transducers to create permanent examination records
• Records, calculates, and plots control values on technical instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Maintains testing rooms in a clean and orderly condition, including equipment cleaning and supply stocking
• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of Boston, MA are accepted at a reduced rate