Cardiac Sonographer
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of echocardiography experience and current BLS plus one advanced cardiac sonography certification (RCS, RDCS, or ACS).

Details

• 50-bed community hospital with a 22-bed ED, working in the Cardiology - Stress unit
• Performs advanced cardiac diagnostics including TTE, TEE, Stress Echo, and Dobutamine Stress Echo studies
• Cares for cardiac patients including chemotherapy and transplant evaluations
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM with a one-hour lunch, 40 hours per week
• Uses EPIC EMR for charting and Philips ISCV for reporting
• Equipment includes Philips and GE echo machines and CASE stress systems
• May float to satellite sites managed within the Wake Region
• Weekend rotation and holiday coverage depend on unit needs
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• One of the following certifications required: RCS, RDCS, or ACS (Advanced Cardiac Sonographer through CCI)
• License required if applicable
• Proficient in TTE with complete color and doppler imaging
• Experience with Ultrasound Enhancement Agents (Definity/Optison)
• Skilled in advanced imaging per ASE/IAC standards, including LV Global Strain, 3D imaging, HOCM, and agitated saline contrast studies
• Stress echo and Dobutamine stress echo experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Considers first-time travelers
• Supported by a dedicated Cardiac Ultrasound Educator and Chief Sonographer
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental training
• Department culture is patient and family-focused, fast-paced, and academic, balancing portable and in-lab studies
• Scrub requirements: purple tops (not eggplant), black pants or skirts, and purple or black warm-up jackets
• Free assigned parking provided
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• Previous employees of AHSE facilities must be separated for at least 1 year after working a permanent position