Cardiac Sonographer
Ellsworth, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of experience to join an imaging department at a small acute care hospital in Maine, performing a full range of echocardiography procedures including TTE, TEE, and Stress Echo.

Details

• Work in an imaging department at a 64-bed acute care hospital (not trauma designated) in Ellsworth, ME
• Department includes 3 ultrasound rooms, 1 stress lab, and 1 dedicated echo room
• Adult patient population only; no pediatric echo
• Both inpatient and outpatient cases
• Procedures include TTE, TEE, Stress Echo, Bubble Study, and contrast administration
• Uses Philips ultrasound equipment; EMR is Cerner
• Variable 40-hour schedule with 8 or 10-hour shifts (TBD)
• Potential Saturday weekend rotation; no on-call required
• Holiday coverage expected for approximately 50% of holidays during the contract
• May be required to float to an affiliate hospital and perform mobile scanning within the facility

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Current BLS required
• RDCS (through ARDMS) or RCS (through CCI) certification required
• Compact or ME state license required if applicable
• Proficiency in TTE, TEE, Stress Echo, Bubble Study, and contrast administration
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St.) to be eligible
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• 2 professional references within the past year required, at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Unit orientation is one week or less
• IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support available 24/7
• All RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Free parking is not available at this facility
• Travelers living 100+ miles north of Bangor, ME may be considered on a case-by-case basis with VP-level approval