Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, occasional 8:30 AM start)
• Rotating weekends: 1 weekend every 4 weeks
• Must be flexible with scheduling; zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
• May be asked to float to other facilities within the system if needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cardiac Sonographer license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Sonographer experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National certification: ARDMS, RDCS, or AE
• Experience with GE and Philips ultrasound systems, including GE Healthcare equipment
• Skills in 3D strain image enhancement, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Stress Echo, and Endocardiography Transesophageal Echo (Endo TE)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Fingerprinting (if applicable by position) completed in North Carolina prior to start
• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test completed within the current calendar year and updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Completion of health history form and any required health screenings

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC approved
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA or ARC approved (commonly required for cardiac-related specialties)
• National tech certification: ARDMS or CCI (RDCS or RCS) required for Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail testing (EPIC or Dysrhythmia/EKG testing) as applicable

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer (based on specialty requirements)

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Important Notes

• Candidate must be aware of and agree to the job description and scheduling requirements
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all documentation must be completed prior to start date
• Candidate must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, group photos, or altered backgrounds)
• Floating to other facilities within the system is a requirement of the role

This position offers a structured schedule with rotating weekends and requires a highly skilled and certified Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer with experience on specific ultrasound equipment and advanced echo techniques. Compliance with all documentation, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory for clearance and assignment start.