Cardiac Echo Sonographer
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 5x8 hour shifts, Days (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Required certifications:

  • ARDMS or CCI RCS
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC system required
• Clinical experience required in:

  • Adult Acute Care
  • Adult Outpatient
  • Emergency Room (ER)
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Clinical Skills Required

• 2-D Echo, 3-D Echo
• Bubble Study
• Color Doppler
• Imaging with Contrast Agents
• Pharmacologic Stress Echo
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
• Treadmill Stress Echo
• Knowledge of Simpson’s Rule, Diastology, LV Strain/LV Volume, Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area

Mandatory Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Identification & Background

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • All aliases
  • Social Security Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Criminal, Federal Court, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification
  • International searches if applicable
• No open hits on background check allowed
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript/Diploma copy for highest education (as applicable)
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions only

Education Verification

• Strict primary source education verification required by profession
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained outside the U.S.
• High School Diploma/GED verification required for certain specialties (e.g., Echo Tech, Radiologic Technologist, Surgical Tech, Ultrasound Tech)
• Diploma fraud checks applied

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified (required for all candidates except some non-clinical roles)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified (required for ICU, Cardiac Progressive Care, Cath Lab Techs, EP Techs, RRTs, etc.)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified (required for Pediatrics, PICU, RRTs)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AHA certified (required for L&D, NICU, OB Specialty Care, and some RRTs)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - may be preferred for certain units
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for Cardiac Progressive Care, MS/Tele, and ER RNs
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - required for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers; must pass with minimum score
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - may be preferred for certain units
• Facility-specific certifications and orientation acknowledgements required
• National tech certifications required by specialty (e.g., ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, NBRC, NBCOT, CBSPD, NBSTSA)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (as applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators)
• Adult Tdap vaccine proof required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and annually
• MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B - titer or declination required
• Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination accepted

References & Work History

• 2 supervisory references required for clinical positions (1 within 12 months, 1 within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years required through third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline is 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date
• Candidate must submit a compliant badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• EPIC testing required for many clinical roles with 2 attempts allowed; additional attempts may be granted at manager discretion

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on cardiac and radiology specialties. Candidates must meet strict compliance, certification, and health requirements to be considered.