Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 21 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of independent practice experience and required pediatric echo experience.

Details

• Outpatient pediatric cardiology clinic attached to the hospital, with inpatient portable scans also performed
• Traveler will work between the outpatient clinic and the main hospital
• 15 imaging rooms available, typically only 1 utilized for Pediatric Cardiology
• Patient population includes neonates, pediatric, and adult patients with congenital heart disease, ranging from premature babies through patients in their 60s
• Average patient volume of 6 outpatient and 2 inpatient scans per day
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment: Philips
• Schedule consists of 4x9-hour shifts per week with a rotating weekday off
• Weekend rotation of every 3rd weekend, with more availability optional
• Call requirements include 1-2 nights per week starting after last clinic patient until approximately 7am, plus weekend call from Friday morning to Monday morning
• Holiday expectations limited to call coverage only, as practice is closed 6 days per year
• Will float between inpatient and outpatient care areas
• 12-week schedule cycle, subject to change

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of independent practice experience required; 3 years preferred
• Pediatric experience required
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS Adult (AE) registry required with pediatric experience; Pediatric (PE) registry preferred
• Compact or Maine license required if applicable
• Experience with neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart disease patients
• Strong assessment skills, including ability to recognize patient fatigue and determine when scanning breaks are needed

Additional Information

• Support team includes a Patient Service Rep, 2 RNs, 5 MAs, 2 additional sonographers, 3 cardiologists, and a Clinical Informaticist for PACS/Cerner support
• On-call cardiologists will notify sonographer of scan timing needs (e.g., next morning, within the week)
• Orientation includes HR orientation and required modules to be completed within the first week, followed by 1-2 weeks of clinical orientation based on experience
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color; scrubs can be provided if needed
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position