Cardiac Sonographer
Macomb, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring RDCS-AE certification and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Cardiopulmonary/Echocardiography department
• Adult cardiac patient population
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• No call required for echo-only duties
• Vascular coverage required one weekend per month, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• RDCS-AE certification via ARDMS required
• RVT certification via ARDMS preferred
• Graduate of an approved Allied Health program with additional ultrasound training
• Registered in Adult Vascular and Echo through ARDMS or CCI
• Ability to scan adult patients required; pediatric scanning experience is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, ultrasound physics, and instrumentation
• Must be able to push ultrasound equipment for portable studies and maintain awkward transducer positioning for lengthy exams
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform complete cardiac echo studies on adult patients
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cardiac and vascular disorders per physician orders
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to develop patient care plans
• Educate patients and family members regarding cardiopulmonary procedures
• Reports to the Leader of Cardiopulmonary
• Work with diverse patient populations, including those with pain, developmental needs, and specific diagnoses such as congestive heart failure
• Use ultrasound imaging systems, physiologic doppler systems, EKG machines, Holter monitors, and stress testing equipment
• Client may cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week assignment without penalty