Travel Cardiac Sonographer
Wilkesboro North, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) — Heart Center of Wilkes Medical Center
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Facility: Heart Center of Wilkes Medical Center, 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Shift: 8-hour day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Schedule: 40 hours/week, continuous schedule cycle
Weekend Rotation: None
On-call / Call back: None
Holiday Requirements: Clinic closed major holidays
Parking: Free
Scrub Color: Purple

Position Summary
Perform diagnostic echocardiography studies for outpatient and inpatient populations. Provide high-quality imaging and preliminary clinical data to support cardiology providers in diagnosis and treatment. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a friendly, relaxed department with strong teamwork.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), bubble studies, and pharmacologic stress testing per department protocols.
• Perform nuclear medicine echocardiography studies as required.
• Prepare patients for testing, obtain clinical history, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Acquire, optimize, and document diagnostic images; provide preliminary measurements and observations.
• Maintain equipment (Phillips ultrasound systems) and ensure images are archived in PACS.
• Chart study results and relevant documentation in EPIC EMR.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with cardiology MDs, advanced practice providers (APPs), RNs, CMAs, and EKG technicians.
• Adhere to departmental and facility policies, infection control, and patient confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program (or equivalent).
• Licensure/Certification: BLS required; ARDMS (RDCS) required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of echocardiography experience; first-time travelers accepted.
• Skills: Proficiency in TTE, TEE, stress echo, bubble studies, and nuclear echo; experience with EPIC and PACS preferred; experience with Phillips ultrasound systems preferred.
• Other: Reliable transportation; ability to work standard weekday hours.

Orientation and Support

• Facility orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of department-specific orientation.
• Team support includes RN, CMA, EKG technician, APP, and MD.

Working Environment / Culture

• Department culture described as friendly, relaxed, and team-oriented.
• No floating assignments.
• Clinic closed major holidays; no weekend rotation or on-call expectations.

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