Travel Echo Technologist
Dover, NH
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) – Dover, NH

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (04/06/2026 – 07/04/2026)

Shift: Days (07:00 – 17:30) | 4x10-Hour Shifts

Job Summary

Seeking a high-caliber Echo Tech for their Cardiology department in Dover, NH. This role is based at the main campus and requires a technologist capable of performing high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds in a fast-paced clinical environment. As part of a Magnet-recognized hospital, you will be expected to deliver imaging excellence and maintain a high standard of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Imaging: Perform comprehensive 2D, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart chamber size, wall thickness, and valvular function.
• Complex Pathologies: Identify and document cardiac abnormalities such as cardiomyopathies, valvular stenosis/regurgitation, and pericardial effusions.
• Advanced Modalities: Assist with or perform specialized studies, including saline "bubble" contrast studies and strain imaging, as required by department protocols.
• Patient Assessment: Correlate clinical history with sonographic findings and provide preliminary technical summaries for interpreting Cardiologists.
• Equipment Oversight: Maintain and calibrate high-end ultrasound systems, ensuring all images are properly archived in the PACS.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in an acute care setting.
• Certifications: * ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) registry is highly preferred/required for MGB facilities.
  • BLS (AHA) – Required.
• Residency Note: Local candidates will not be considered for this specific travel contract.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in modern ultrasound platforms (e.g., Philips, GE) and digital archiving systems.

Unit & Facility Details

• Address: Dover, NH 03820.
• Shift Information: Consistent 10-hour day shifts.
• Weekend/Call Obligations: * Weekends: 1–2 shifts total over the 13-week contract.
  • On-Call: 3–5 weekday call shifts total over the 13-week contract.
• On-Call: No heavy call rotation; minimal coverage required as noted above.

Financial & Logistics Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Critical Order Level: JPEW1153.
• Location Profile: Dover is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the US, offering a blend of historic charm and quick access to the New Hampshire seacoast and the Maine border.

Clinical Spotlight: The Cardiac Edge:

The Echo Lab is integrated into a sophisticated cardiovascular service line. Because the imaging standards are rigorous. Your ability to capture precise Ejection Fraction (EF) measurements and assess diastolic function is critical for a patient population that includes complex cardiac surgical candidates and heart failure patients.

Dover is just 15 minutes from Portsmouth and 20 minutes from the beaches of the Seacoast.