Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,376/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Call: No call required
Job Description
- Must hold dual certification in Echocardiography and Vascular Technology.
- Required certifications:
- Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS)
- Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS)
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required.
- Strictly no submissions without dual certification.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
- Experience as a Vascular Sonographer.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification.
- Experience working with Epic electronic health record system.
Certifications & Training (as applicable)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC approved.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if required by unit.
- Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., TNCC, PALS, NRP) – check unit specifics.
- Annual core competencies including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA bloodborne pathogens training, and patient safety goals.
- Medication and arrhythmia competency testing may be required.
Compliance & Documentation
- Must provide verifiable education credentials (diplomas not accepted as placeholders).
- Background checks, including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, must be current and updated as required.
- Fingerprinting may be required based on residency history.
- Badge photo must meet facility specifications (passport style, plain background, no obstructions).
- Must sign facility-specific policies such as floating policy and contractor acknowledgment.
- Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication may be required depending on role.
Additional Information
- No call responsibilities.
- Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week.
- Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable.
- Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and orientation modules timely to avoid delays or cancellations.
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
This position is ideal for a dual-certified Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer with EPIC experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with night shifts and no call duties.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Cardiac Sonographer in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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