Cardiac Sonographer
Temple, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• Non-Invasive Cardiology department in an acute care hospital setting
• Adult cardiac patient population
• Procedures include transthoracic, transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiography, as well as intraoperative echocardiographic studies
• 5x8-hour AM shifts, Tuesday through Saturday (Tue–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 6:00 AM–2:00 PM)

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of cardiac sonography experience
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Active BLS certification (AHA only)
• RCS or RDCS certification required
• Associate degree or higher required
• Active TX license required if applicable
• Must be independent and self-sufficient
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Flu shot required; no exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures, making measurements required for physician interpretation
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities, extending examination scope and correlating invasive and noninvasive diagnostic results as needed
• May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiographic studies during complex procedures
• Assists cardiologists with TEE studies, including calculating measurements and probe sterilization
• Obtains patient clinical history and adapts imaging techniques to ensure comprehensive, diagnostic-quality echocardiograms
• Performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting malfunctions as appropriate
• Collaborates with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and IAC accreditation standards
• Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, and procedures
• Any solid color scrubs required; no printed patterns
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local travelers are not accepted