Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit & Work Details

• Unit requires a left-handed scanner
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, 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
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours corresponds to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment as an Echo Technologist

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Must hold a valid State of Georgia license relevant to the specialty (Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required if applicable to specialty
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke, EFM) may be required depending on specialty specifics—refer to clinical guidelines
• National certification verification required if applicable
• Competency exams required by the agency:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs/LVNs)
  • Color Blind Testing (minimum 80% score required; alternative assessment possible)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam if applicable to specialty
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • National and county criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification (degree related to specialty)
• Diplomas/transcripts required for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required by agency (not client)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; if prior positive TB, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies

References & History

• Two clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Clinical screens are reviewed case-by-case and sent to manager for final decision
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length
• Candidates must pass all required competency exams; failure after three attempts may result in cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs or Cardiac Sonographers with prior travel contract experience seeking a 12-week travel assignment in Atlanta, GA with day shifts and weekend rotation every other weekend.