Echo Technologist
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Pocatello, Idaho Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM to 5:30 PM), Tuesday through Friday, plus call Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Details

• Echo tech works with both adults and pediatric patients.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• 50-mile radius rule: local candidates are not considered.

Requirements

• Echo Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, RQI, or American Safety and Health Institute.
• RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) certification.
• RDMS-Peds (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Pediatrics) certification.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• State license verification (primary source online verification required).

Certifications Required as Applicable

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• National tech certification verification

Onboarding and Clearance Requirements

• Background and eligibility: 7-year background check, education verification (highest level must be verified), EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire, E-Verify, and a valid driver's license or state ID.
• Health: Physical exam within 12 months of start; negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; Tdap within 10 years; measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity via titer or vaccines; flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season (10/01 to 03/31).
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Competency and testing: Color blind test; competency exam with a minimum 80% passing score (or higher Angoff score if applicable); annual unit-specific skills checklist.
• Work history and references: 7-year work history verification; complete application or resume; 2 professional references (travel).
• Other: Clear headshot for badge.