Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Unit Details

• High volume structural echo lab performing TEE, stress echo, and complete TTE with Lumason contrast, 3D, and Strain imaging.
• Patient population includes inpatient, ICU, and outpatients.
• Procedures include structural echos related to TAVRs, Mitral Clips, MVRs, TVRs, ASD closures, and scanning patients with devices such as LVAD, Impella, and ECMO.
• Supports organ recovery center and spine center.
• Sonographers enter preliminary reports and maintain strong collaboration with cardiologists.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• Holidays coverage required as specified below.

Schedule

• Workdays: Friday through Monday
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Call: One week of call twice during the 13-week contract period (note: contract here is 10 weeks, so call expectations may be prorated or adjusted)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current NRP certification.
• Current EFM certification.
• National technical certification verification required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required.

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler must work it.
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler must work both.
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler must work 2 of them.
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Must pass clinical screening to determine clinical fit.
• Full compliance with all onboarding and credentialing requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling.
• Locals accepted at same rate.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a valid State of Georgia license appropriate for Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer role.
• ACLS, BLS, and other certifications are specialty-dependent; verify requirements based on clinical track.
• National certification verification required if applicable.

Onboarding & Documentation Requirements

• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required.
• Background check required within 30 days prior to start; must include criminal, sex offender, education verification, and other standard checks. Background cannot be pending at start.
• Education verification required; diplomas or transcripts may be required if education cannot be verified electronically.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required (not required by client but required by agency).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable; cannot start with results pending.
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if prior positive, additional documentation and chest x-ray required. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31).
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required.
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed.
• Competency exams as required by specialty and agency (e.g., medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency).

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required.
• Work history verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.
• Two clinical references required.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start.

Orientation

• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 10 hours for 10-week assignment).
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time is 7 days.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer travel contract position in Atlanta, Georgia.