Cardiac Echo Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Details

• High volume structural echo lab performing:

  • TEE, stress echo, complete TTE with Lumason contrast, 3D and Strain
  • Patient types: inpatient, ICU, and outpatients
• Procedures include structural echos for TAVRs, Mitral Clips, MVRs, TVRs, ASD closures
• Experience scanning patients with devices such as LVAD, Impella, and ECMO
• Support for organ recovery center and spine center
• Sonographers enter preliminary reports and have strong collaboration with cardiologists

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends required
• Call: 1 week of call twice during the 13-week contract
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of specialty experience required
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Holidays

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

Onboarding & Compliance

• Maximum 7 days return to office (RTO)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start by 2 weeks due to orientation schedule
• Orientation hours are non-billable and proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid State License for Cardiac Sonographer (as applicable)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of related degree required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification may be required depending on specialty guidelines
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (refer to specialty requirements)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination required
• TB questionnaire required annually

Competency Exams & Testing

• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (may apply)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam may be required for nursing/allied health roles

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required within 12 months

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Echo Techs / Cardiac Sonographers interested in a travel contract role with a high-volume structural echo lab.