Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform cardiac sonography for both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Valvular Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Oncology
  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiogenic Shock
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Call required
• 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Valid state licensure as applicable for Cardiac Sonographer in Missouri

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • National Criminal Check
  • State and County Searches (10 years of all addresses and aliases)
  • Social Security Number Trace
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date
• Missouri EDL Search required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes multiple drug panels)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity or declination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing mandate
• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Employment application, skills checklist, and recent work history verification

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes review and signing of confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, and other facility-specific documents
• Pass/fail testing on basic dysrhythmia exam required (score 84% or higher, with limited attempts)
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual and competency exams as applicable
• Onsite fit testing and AVADE training may be required if contract is extended beyond initial period

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Call responsibilities included

This position is suitable for cardiac sonographers with solid experience who are open to travel assignments and meet the outlined certification and compliance requirements.