Cardiac Sonographer
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 5x8s or 4x10s with rotating weekends and on-call

Required Credentials & Experience

• Must be registered in echocardiography (ARDMS with RDCS or RCS) and vascular (RVT or RCS) for adults
• Candidates with CCI/vascular registry only will be considered if they can perform Echo
• Pediatric experience is a bonus

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (within 30 days of start)
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry nurses

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; update annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or Qgold/Tspot) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire for positive responders
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if titer negative/equivocal
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted

Documentation & Other Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, background check authorization, traveler ID form, employee handbook)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a focus on adult echocardiography and vascular imaging, requiring specific certifications and compliance with extensive health and background screening protocols.