Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Atlanta, GA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer Travel/Contract Job – Atlanta, Georgia

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Call: None
• Floating: May be required to float within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Unit Information

• Unit requires a left-handed scanner
• Candidate must be able to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (expectation to work 1 or 2 major holidays depending on number during assignment)
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty
• Prior travel experience required: Unit does not accept first-time travelers

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Echo Technologist (3 years of experience)
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire and negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:

  • Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended (not required)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Two clinical references required
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Orientation & Training

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment)
• Respirator fit testing may be required during on-site orientation if applicable

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates unable to pass color blindness testing may be subject to alternative assessments related to blood collection tasks
• Clinical remediation is not allowed for competency exams, but work-based remediation may be permitted; failure after three attempts may result in cancellation

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer travel contract position in Atlanta, Georgia.