Echocardiography Technologist
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Additional Shift: Every 6th Sunday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Local Travel Restriction: Candidates must reside outside the following counties: Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster (within 50 miles local rule)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
• ARDMS certification preferred
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Must successfully pass an advanced EKG/ECG competency exam with a minimum 90% score within 72 hours of contract signing (including 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Must complete color blindness testing (Ishihara’s test) prior to start (can be done onsite)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including completion of TSH Medical History form
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray if prior positive PPD
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola): 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Mumps: 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Rubella: 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 boosters or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5th, 2024 (mask required if exempt)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement for RNs and LPNs)

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Must provide a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Must complete background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific registry checks
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge
• Must complete facility-specific forms including lift assessment (typically 25 lb), FCRA authorization, ECG study guide review, N95 OSHA questionnaire, and PPD questionnaire
• Must complete virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start
• Must complete NIH Stroke certification if assigned by facility
• Must complete advanced EKG/ECG remediation course if initial competency exam is failed (up to 3 attempts allowed)
• References: 2 professional references required for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be aware of strict local residency restrictions due to facility policy.
• Facility requires quantitative N95 fit testing for 3M 1870 mask; qualitative tests are not accepted.
• Flu season protocols may extend until NYS Department of Health declares the season over or vaccine expiration.

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs / Cardiac Sonographers seeking a travel contract in New York with a structured weekday schedule and occasional Sunday shifts.