Cardiac Echo Sonographer
Johnstown, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech (EchoSonographer)

Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Tertiary care regional referral hospital with advanced technology
• Specialized services include Cardiology, Critical Care, Imaging, Maternity Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Care, Trauma Services, Women’s Health, and more
• 140 beds
• Uses EPIC electronic health record system
• Equipment includes GE 90-95 ultrasound machines

Position Details

• Department: Cardiac Diagnostic Lab Echo Department
• Role: EchoSonographer (Adult Echo specialty)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Shift Options: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: On call every 4th weekend
• Call Requirements: Rotate with staff, usually 1-2 times per week
• Float Requirements: None

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in Adult Echo
• Must have skills in:

  • Adult Echo
  • Stress Echo
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Preferred experience with:

  • Pediatric echo
  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • Watchman device procedures
• Education: Registered in Echo

Work Environment & Culture

• Patient Population: Adult primarily, with some pediatric cases optional
• Patient Diagnoses Commonly Encountered: Chest pain, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Dress Code:

  • Scrubs of any color (must be clean)
  • No open-toe shoes or t-shirts
  • Nails must be neatly kept
• Personality Fit: Team player who gets along well with others

Additional Requirements

• Must complete all required Pennsylvania clearances and fingerprinting prior to start, including:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Department of Human Services Fingerprinting
  • FBI fingerprinting (within last 2 years or new)
  • PA State Police Clearance (PATCH)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a technologically advanced, high-acuity hospital setting with a strong focus on cardiac diagnostics and echo services.