Ultrasound Technologist - Echocardiology
Las Cruces, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel contract in Las Cruces, NM, supporting a Joint Commission Accredited facility with a Cardiovascular Ultrasound unit.

Details

• Cardiovascular Ultrasound unit within a 199-bed acute care hospital with a 22-bed ER and 32-bed Critical Care unit
• Joint Commission Accredited facility, Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, and Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Covers inpatient, outpatient, and Cath Lab procedure exams
• Procedures include Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTEs), bubble studies, Definity contrast studies, and assisting with Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs), structural heart procedures, TAVR, and TEE during Watchman placements
• GE ultrasound equipment in use
• Documentation via Meditech and Change Healthcare PACS
• Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM shift
• One weekend of call (Fri–Sun) every 5th week
• No floating requirement

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of echocardiography experience
• RDCS certification required; Pediatric RDCS preferred
• NM State License in Echo required (license required if applicable)
• BLS (AHA) required
• Must be able to work independently as needed
• Proficiency with Definity contrast administration required
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform and assist with a full range of echo procedures including TTEs, TEEs, bubble studies, contrast studies, structural heart, and TAVR-related imaging
• Pediatric echo registration is preferred but not required
• Scrubs in any color are acceptable
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• AHA certifications required for consideration
• Located in Las Cruces, NM, near White Sands National Park and the Organ Mountains, with year-round outdoor recreation opportunities