Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Call: No call required

Job Description

• Must hold dual certification in Echocardiography and Vascular Technology.
• Required certifications:

  • Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS)
  • Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS)
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required.
• Strictly no submissions without dual certification.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Experience as a Vascular Technologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification.
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record system.

Certifications & Training (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC approved.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if required by unit.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., TNCC, PALS, NRP) – check unit specifics.
• Annual core competencies including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA bloodborne pathogens training, and patient safety goals.
• Medication and arrhythmia competency testing may be required.

Compliance & Documentation

• Must provide verifiable education credentials (diplomas not accepted as placeholders).
• Background checks, including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, must be current and updated as required.
• Fingerprinting may be required based on residency history.
• Badge photo must meet facility specifications (passport style, plain background, no obstructions).
• Must sign facility-specific policies such as floating policy and contractor acknowledgment.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication may be required depending on role.

Additional Information

• No call responsibilities.
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week.
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and orientation modules timely to avoid delays or cancellations.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for a dual-certified Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer with EPIC experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with night shifts and no call duties.