Echo Technologist
Portland, ME
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Ultrasonographer, Echo responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies in an acute inpatient and critical care environment. The role requires advanced cardiac imaging expertise, strong patient-care skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining diagnostic accuracy and compliance with professional accreditation standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience.
  • At least 2 years of acute inpatient echocardiography experience in a Level I trauma facility.
  • Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms, including appropriate use of three-dimensional imaging and strain imaging.
  • In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology.
  • Expertise in optimizing image quality through scanning techniques, equipment settings, and ultrasound contrast agents.
  • Adherence to laboratory standards and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing high-volume echocardiography workflows in a critical care environment.
  • Strong patient-care, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to case reviews, feedback sessions, and continuing educational activities.
• Additional Information:
  • Rotating day shifts may include rotating weekends.
  • Overnight call is scheduled approximately 23 nights per month, subject to strict guidelines and cardiologist approval before being called in.
  • Expected workload is approximately 78 echocardiograms per day.
  • Responsibilities include performing high-quality studies, maintaining patient comfort and understanding, and completing examinations efficiently.
  • Collaboration is expected with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows to support diagnostic quality and continuous improvement.
  • Practice must align with American Society of Echocardiography standards and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission standards.

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