Echo Technician
Reno, NV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Echo Tech Position - Reno, Nevada

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must have current professional license/certification verification relevant to Echo Technician role. Primary source verification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor
• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent and accurate work history required at time of offer acceptance

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Health and Immunizations:

  • COVID-19: Two vaccines plus booster or completed declination.
  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Record of three immunizations, immune titer, or declination accepted.
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required or declination accepted during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31).
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer.
  • Tdap: Required; declinations not accepted in some regions.
  • TB Test: Must be within one year of start date.
  • If PPD positive, a negative chest X-ray within 3 months is required.

• Physical/Health Statement: Must be completed within 60 days of start, stating clearance to work.

• Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel drug screen including THC within 60 days of start. For California locations, both a 10-panel urine test (excluding THC) and a psychoactive THC saliva test are required.

• Background Check: National criminal background check within one year of start date. Some states and units require completion before assignment start.

• Competency Testing:

  • Prime Core Competencies Exam: Must score 80% or higher.
  • Prime Specialty Exam: Must score 80% or higher.
  • Prime Skills Checklist: Must be completed.

• Additional Onboarding Documents:

  • Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable).
  • Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
  • Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
  • Prime OIG exclusion search.
  • Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded).
  • Signed current job description (within the year).
  • Prime Orientation Packet (Essentials form and post-test).
  • Annual color-blind test.

Optional but Recommended

• Respirator Fit Test (annual; required prior to start if not done onsite).
• Badge Photo (clear headshot, facility-specific).
• Name Verification Affidavit (if name discrepancies exist).
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray documentation (if applicable).
• Certificate of Analysis (COA) not required for per-diem needs.

This position requires compliance with all listed health, licensing, and competency requirements prior to and during employment.