Echocardiography Technologist
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,840/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The healthcare provider is seeking an Ultrasonographer Echo in the Oakland, California area. This position involves performing echocardiography procedures, including 2-D M-mode, cardiac Doppler, exercise echo, and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). The role requires providing clinical support in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality patient care.
Job Details
- Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS or RCS), Basic Life Support (BLS); no minimum experience requirement listed, candidate should be adaptable to clinical settings
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with bedside, ICU, or emergency department cardiac ultrasound procedures; familiarity with Philips ultrasound machines; previous experience performing contrast studies and bubble studies
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- On Call: No on-call duties required
- Additional Responsibilities: Performing clerical duties, entering charges for services, and preparing reports; assisting in preparation of contrast studies; providing after-hour and weekend coverage on a rotational basis
- Certifications Required: ARDMS RDCS or RCS, BLS, and any applicable certifications with valid expiration dates
- Skills: 2-D Echo, 3-D Echo, Bubble Study, Color Doppler, Diastology, Imaging with Contrast Agents, Isolation Precautions/PPE, LV Strain/LV Volume, M-Mode, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), Procedures on patients in ICU/ED settings, Routine Imaging, and other specialized echocardiography procedures.
- Travel Experience: Not required
- Experience: At least 2 years of clinical echocardiography experience preferred, with a focus on adult patient care
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
1 nurse found this helpful
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Echo Technologist in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
Browse similar jobs
Travel Echo Technologist
- Sacramento, CA
- OneStaff Medical
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
- Sacramento, CA
- American Traveler
- 4x10 hrs, Days
Echocardiography Sonographer
- Carmichael, CA
- Medlivo
- 4x10 hrs, Days