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Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Perform cardiac sonography for both inpatient and outpatient populations
Patient diagnoses include:
- Valvular Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Oncology
- Congenital Anomalies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiogenic Shock
Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Call required
50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
First-time travelers are welcome

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, including experience within the last year
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Valid state licensure as applicable for Cardiac Sonographer in Missouri

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background checks within 30 days of start, including:
- National Criminal Check
- State and County Searches (10 years of all addresses and aliases)
- Social Security Number Trace
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date
Missouri EDL Search required within 30 days of start
Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes multiple drug panels)
Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation
Immunizations and/or proof of immunity or declination for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing mandate
Two professional references within 3 years of start
Employment application, skills checklist, and recent work history verification

Additional Notes

Orientation includes review and signing of confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, and other facility-specific documents
Pass/fail testing on basic dysrhythmia exam required (score 84% or higher, with limited attempts)
Annual acknowledgment of safety manual and competency exams as applicable
Onsite fit testing and AVADE training may be required if contract is extended beyond initial period

Shift Details

Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Call responsibilities included

This position is suitable for cardiac sonographers with solid experience who are open to travel assignments and meet the outlined certification and compliance requirements.