Cardiac Sonographer
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer Travel Job - Connecticut, New Haven

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (6:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours (including weekend shifts)
• Start Dates: Any Monday from June 29 through July 20 (latest)
• Schedule: Rotating days including some Saturdays; start times may vary by location, with 6:45 AM preferred
• Floating: No floating between sister facilities; no floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Remote Time Off (RTO): No RTO approved; RTO greater than 7 days requires approval

Location Coverage

Clinician will float between multiple locations within approximately 5 to 30 miles radius of New Haven, CT, including:

• Main Campus in New Haven
• Facilities in Guilford, North Haven, Orange, Old Saybrook, Branford

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, with experience within the last year
• Must hold active ARDMS, RCS, or RDCS credentials prior to start date

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (check unit description)

Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 12 months prior to start; must score 85% to pass
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates on or after 8/2/2024; must score 80% or higher
• Other competency exams may apply depending on specialty and unit

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually; clean-shaven required for fit testing
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required (specific acceptable tests detailed)
• Annual TB Questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination within 1 year)
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccination highly preferred for pediatric specialties, labor and delivery, postpartum (declination acceptable)
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31); declinations not allowed
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not required

Facility and Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: Over 900
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Caribbean blue top, black pants
• Parking Cost: $125/month

Additional Mandatory Training and Compliance

• Multiple facility-specific training modules and attestations required, including but not limited to:

  • Language Services Training
  • CAUTI Education Training
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
  • Stroke Education
  • CLABSI Prevention Training
  • Preventing Pressure Injury Training
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
  • Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
  • Patient Bedside Rounding
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
  • AME Blood Administration Module (annual update required)
  • New Employee Orientation Module
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for Ultrasound Tech)
  • ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs only)
  • eCart Training Module (for RNs)
  • Chaperone Policy Training
  • Fire Safety Module (effective 5/4/2026)
• EPIC Testing: Optional but highly encouraged for those with prior EPIC experience; required for ER RNs at certain campuses

Notes

• Candidate must provide photo ID matching legal name on first day
• All required documentation must be uploaded and verified prior to start
• No prior travel experience required for this position

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for Echo Techs/Cardiac Sonographers with required credentials and experience, providing coverage across multiple locations in Connecticut with a focus on acute care and trauma services.