Cardiac Sonographer
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Adult Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Call Requirements:

• Weekend call rotation: 1 in 6
• Weekend call shift: Friday 4:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM, with Saturday shift 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• One evening call night per week (staff on weekend call do not have a weekday call shift)

Job Description

• Perform 6-8 adult echocardiograms per shift
• Some NICU/Pediatric cardiac sonography experience is desired but not required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• ARDMS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Certifications & Verifications (Must be completed prior to or within 30 days of start)

• ARDMS certification for Cardiac Sonographer
• State license verification from the state board
• BLS certification (AHA only)
• Fit test (annual, within last 12 months) for approved respirator models
• TB testing (annual requirement):

  • Two skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months) or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required
• MMR immunity: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required with documentation
• Varicella immunity: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required with documentation
• Hepatitis B immunity: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form
• Influenza vaccine or facility-specific declination form (if declination, mask must be worn at all times)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months) including vitals, Snellen eye chart, and physician clearance with no restrictions
• Agency drug screen (9+ panel) within 30 days of start
• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including national and county criminal searches for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years, FACIS 3 check, and SSN address trace
• Valid, unexpired US driver’s license or state ID

Documentation & Forms

• Completed skills checklist for the assigned unit (updated annually)
• Core competency exam with a minimum score of 80%
• Signed job description
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within last 12 months
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within last 3 years
• Resume accounting for all employment and gaps in last 7 years, with education history
• Various facility-specific forms including health personal information, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgement, parking registration, and others as required

Additional Notes

• Color headshot photo required (no filters, sunglasses, or shadows; JPEG format)
• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination is optional
• Tdap vaccine preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form required
• Extended travelers beyond one year must complete a health reassessment form

This position offers a structured day shift with a defined weekend call schedule and requires a Cardiac Sonographer with ARDMS certification and appropriate licensure. Compliance with comprehensive onboarding and health requirements is mandatory.