Cardiac Echo Sonographer
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5 eight-hour shifts, no weekends)
Holiday Schedule: Every other holiday
Certifications Required:

• CCI, AE, or RDCS certifications

Key Requirements and Compliance

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – ARC and AHA accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA and ARC accepted; required for all except Case Managers, Histo Techs, and MLTs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – ARC, AHA accepted (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA, AAP accepted (if applicable)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required for Chemo, Oncology, and Infusion RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – ENA cert accepted (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Behavioral Health nurses
• State License Verification – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts
• NURSYS Verification – Required for all RNs/LPNs within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts
• Other specialty certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (official transcripts required; photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025) as required by unit
• Abuse Registry Search required only for candidates assigned to Unit 5 East and Behavioral Health units (processed within 45 days prior to start)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no declinations or exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (2-step PPD required; Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations/exemptions accepted for Rubeola
• Hepatitis B – Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, Hep B Antigen titer also required
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Drug testing – 10-panel drug screen including Marijuana and Fentanyl required within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination – Required annually with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of various forms prior to start including:

  • EH Screening Form
  • Professional Appearance Guidelines acknowledgment
  • Release Authorization
  • TB Screening
  • Traveler Compliance acknowledgment
  • Fit Testing Acknowledgement (if patient-facing role)
  • Latex Natural Rubber Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for Allied workers, Case Managers, Oncology or Chemo RNs, Wound Care RNs, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health, Dialysis, OR, CVOR, Outpatient Clinic)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• General Competency Exam as required

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges for new candidates are no longer provided by the agency; new hires must obtain badges through the facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the agency for over 1 year

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no weekends and every other holiday off, ideal for healthcare professionals with the required certifications seeking a 13-week travel contract in Radiology/Cardiology. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.