Cardiac Sonographer
Ithaca, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Description

• Perform, document, and communicate results of diagnostic 2D and M-Mode echocardiographic procedures and stress echocardiograms under physician supervision.
• Responsible for hooking up, disconnecting, and downloading Holter monitors.

Required Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) via ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) via Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or American Red Cross, valid throughout the assignment.
• Valid state license verification completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Completion of a skills checklist specific to the unit, updated annually.
• Successful completion of core competency exams with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID (not expired).
• Physical/health statement within the past 12 months confirming ability to work without restrictions, including height, weight, vitals, and vision screening.
• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or approved declination)
  • Tdap within the last 10 years or approved declination
  • Tuberculosis testing within the last year (PPD or Quantiferon), with follow-up as needed for past positives
• Annual fit test completed within the last 12 months.
• Negative 9+ panel drug screen (excluding marijuana, which is not tested per New York state regulations).
• Background check completed within 30 days of start, including national and county criminal searches for all counties lived/worked in the last 7 years, SSN address trace, and FACIS 3 check.
• Submission of a detailed resume accounting for all employment and education history for the last 7 years.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Signed and dated job description and other required agency documentation (e.g., code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, confirmation of assignment).
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format).

Additional Information

• COVID-19 vaccination proof or agency declination is optional but recommended.
• Centralus-specific forms and documentation must be completed and submitted as required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for a Cardiac Sonographer with the appropriate certifications and licensure, seeking a 13-week assignment in New York with a standard day shift schedule.