Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Technician
Saint Cloud, MN
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP, any Monday

Schedule

• 5 x 8-hour days, Monday through Friday (40 hours/week)
• Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Possible every 6th weekend

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Candidate Eligibility

• Accepts first-time travelers

Background and Screening

• Criminal background check within one year of start, including a 7-year search, SS trace, county, sex offender, and nationwide searches. International searches are required for anyone who has lived or worked outside the US.
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required
• Third-party education verification required. A diploma is acceptable in place of verification, with proof of verification attempts submitted.
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy fingerprint clearance required. Candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless they have a clearance letter, a "more time needed" letter that permits work, or a clearance exemption.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within one year of start
• Drug test (9-panel or instant) within one year of start
• Tdap vaccination required (must have been given after age 11). Religious declination is not accepted.
• TB screening: either two PPDs (one within 12 months and a second within 90 days of start, or a two-step PPD placed at least 7 days apart within 90 days of start), or a QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT within 90 days of start. Positive PPD history requires positive PPD documentation and a clear chest X-ray after the positive PPD, plus annual TB questionnaires.
• MMR immunity (rubeola/measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella: positive titer or two vaccines. Negative or equivocal titers require two boosters at least 28 days apart, and candidates may start with the second pending. Proof is required within 48 hours to avoid delays.
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination for the 2026-27 season, due by 11/15. Candidates who decline must wear a mask at all times.
• Fit-tested N95 respirator required

Onboarding

• Confidentiality agreement signed before start
• Education modules completed during orientation (average 16 hours)
• Badge photo required: grey background, no selfies, JPG saved as first and last name
• Dress code and COVID-19 information reviewed before start with nothing to turn in