Cardiac Sonographer
Portland, ME
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for an inpatient echocardiography lab, requiring 5+ years of echo experience including 2+ years in an acute inpatient, Level I trauma setting.

Details

• Busy inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a Level I trauma center
• Rotating day shifts including rotating weekends, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
• 40 hours per week
• Overnight call 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, 2-3 nights per month, requiring cardiologist approval to be called in
• Daily workload of 7-8 echocardiograms per day
• Epic EMR used
• Float policy of 25 miles between facilities as needed

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), with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Expertise in optimizing image quality through scanning techniques, equipment settings, and ultrasound contrast agents
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment
• License required if applicable
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide high-quality care across a wide range of echo procedures meeting accreditation standards
• Adhere to ASE and IAC standards ensuring compliance with industry best practices and quality benchmarks
• Collaborate with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows through case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities
• Strong time management skills needed to balance workload and ensure timely completion of studies
• Exceptional patient care and communication skills required to ensure comfort throughout procedures
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Local candidates accepted, though local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local