Cardiac Sonographer
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech / Sonographer (Cardiac Sonography)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonography
• Role: Sonographer
• Shift: Days, 5x8 (36 guaranteed hours per week)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • ARDMS/RVT or ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RVS eligible
  • BLS certification required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1+ year experience as a cardiac sonographer performing echocardiograms (higher value confirmed)
• Skills:

  • Must be able to independently perform daily inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms using Philips ultrasound equipment
  • Familiarity with bubble study and ultrasound enhancing agents (Definity) is required
• Preferred:

  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system

Unit Information

• Department: Cardiac Care Unit
• Equipment: Philips ultrasound machines
• Patient Type: Cardiology patients

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Dress code: Black scrubs

Summary

This travel contract position is ideal for a cardiac sonographer with at least one year of experience performing echocardiograms, who is comfortable working independently with Philips ultrasound equipment and has knowledge of bubble studies and ultrasound enhancing agents. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. The role offers a day shift schedule in a cardiac care unit with a reputable healthcare system in Saint Louis, Missouri.