Echo Technologist
Portland, ME
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for a Trauma 1 cardiography/echo department requiring 5+ years of echocardiography experience and 2+ years of acute inpatient trauma center experience.

Details

• Cardiography/Echo unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Trauma 1 level facility
• Rotating day shifts, including rotating weekends, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts)
• 40 hours per week
• Daily workload of 7-8 echocardiograms per day
• Overnight call required 2-3 nights per month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, subject to strict guidelines and cardiologist approval before being called in
• Potential to float within a 25-mile radius between facilities as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience required
• At least 2+ years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Trauma 1 level facility required
• Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), including 3D echo and strain imaging
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Experience optimizing image quality through scanning techniques, equipment settings, and ultrasound contrast agents
• Adherence to ASE and IAC accreditation standards
• License required if applicable
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include performing high-quality echo procedures meeting accreditation standards and ensuring diagnostic accuracy
• Collaborative work environment involving case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows
• Strong time management skills needed to manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment
• Exceptional patient care and communication skills required
• Local candidates accepted, though local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates who worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration