Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 5x8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and on-call duties
• Must have experience in both echocardiography (echo) and vascular ultrasound
• Facility strongly prefers candidates registered in both echo (ARDMS with RDCS or RCS) and vascular (RVT or RCS) for adults
• Candidates with echo registry and vascular experience may be considered
• ARDMS or CCI credentials are acceptable
• Pediatric experience is a bonus

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require experienced Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer with vascular skills (recommend at least 2+ years based on typical credentialing and registry requirements)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• Echo and vascular ultrasound registry preferred (ARDMS, RDCS, RCS, RVT, or CCI)
• ACLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
• CHEMO, TNCC, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification Verification (National) required within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Pass/Fail Testing for Telemetry RNs (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; updated 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
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no exceptions for positive results including marijuana or CBD
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required and must be updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (or equivalent testing) within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; booster or declination post titer if low/equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if titer negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Drug testing must be completed within facility timeframe and prior to start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Multiple acknowledgments and forms must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Facility-specific orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during orientation
• Parking available for orientation and employment with no fee

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Color blind testing (online Ishihara test) required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs/Cardiac Sonographers with strong vascular ultrasound skills and appropriate registry credentials, looking for a travel contract in Texas with a reputable healthcare facility.