Cardiac Sonographer
Mooresville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Community hospital experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-timer OK)
• Equipment: Experience with GE equipment required
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• On-Call Requirement: Every third week
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Flu Vaccine: Mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Certifications Required

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and others must be completed within 90 days of start
• Education verification required for all Radiology/Cardiology specialties (must have graduated from accredited programs)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal, no exemptions)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing required during orientation
• Compliance with facility-specific onboarding modules and competency checklists

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an Echo Sonographer with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with community hospital experience and proficiency on GE equipment. The role requires weekend and on-call rotations, mandatory flu vaccination, and completion of extensive credentialing and compliance documentation. First-time travelers are welcome. Orientation is bi-weekly, and the contract length is approximately 13 weeks.