Echocardiographer
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Echocardiographer

Overview

• Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
• Location: St Johnsbury, Vermont
• Employment type: Contract
• Shift: Monday–Friday, four 8-hour day shifts per week
• Hours per week: 32

Role Summary

Perform high-quality diagnostic echocardiography studies for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical patients. The role uses cardiac ultrasound imaging to support the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a program in Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Minimum one year of Echo Technologist experience
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Driver's License
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic imaging techniques

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians and care teams
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional patient experiences

Assignment Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Credentialing is due 5 business days prior to assignment start
• Late credentialing will result in a pushed start date

Housing and Transportation

• A dependable personal vehicle is required for the duration of the assignment
• Housing is not provided
• Local housing resources may be provided as a courtesy, at additional cost