Echocardiography Sonographer
Portland, ME
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer with a minimum of 5 years of echocardiography experience, including 2+ years in an acute inpatient setting at a Level I Trauma facility.

Details

• Inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center
• Rotating day shifts, including rotating weekends, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
• Overnight on-call required 2–3 nights per month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, subject to cardiologist approval
• Average daily workload of 7–8 echocardiograms per day
• Procedures include transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), 3D echo, and strain imaging
• Float policy may require travel between facilities within a 25-mile radius as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience
• At least 2 years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Level I Trauma facility
• Proficiency in TTEs, stress echocardiograms, TEEs, 3D echo, and strain imaging
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Experience optimizing image quality using scanning techniques, equipment settings, and ultrasound contrast agents
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining diagnostic quality
• Adherence to ASE and IAC standards
• Driver's License required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform a comprehensive range of echo studies including TTEs, TEEs, stress echos, and advanced imaging techniques such as 3D echo and strain imaging
• Work collaboratively with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows through case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility in Maine or New Hampshire are considered local and may be subject to a different bill rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this at the time of consideration
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited