Echocardiographer
St Johnsbury, VT
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echocardiographer with 3+ years of experience and RDCS or RCS certification for a 13-week assignment at a critical-access hospital in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Details

• Critical-access acute care hospital setting within the Diagnostic Imaging department
• Perform echocardiography studies for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical patients
• Monday through Friday schedule with four 8-hour day shifts per week
• Travelers will start on a Wednesday, with orientation week guaranteeing 36 hours on a 48-hour contract due to the midweek start

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of echocardiography experience required
• RDCS certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through CCI required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic imaging techniques
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms, limited studies, contrast studies, and bubble studies per departmental protocols
• Produce accurate cardiac measurements and diagnostic-quality images for cardiologist interpretation
• Evaluate patient history, optimize imaging, recognize significant abnormalities, and communicate urgent findings as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings
• Facility is located in a rural area approximately two hours from the nearest major airport with no public transportation, taxi, or ride-share options available
• A dependable personal vehicle is required for the duration of the assignment
• Housing is not provided by the facility, though a list of local housing resources can be shared as a courtesy
• Credentialing must be completed 5 business days prior to assignment start or the start date will be delayed