Echocardiography Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Sacramento, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Rotating weekends once a month (Saturday & Sunday).
• Potential need for call shifts from 7:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Preference for experience with both adult and pediatric patients.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• RDCS AE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Adult Echocardiography) required
• ARDMS PE (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Pediatric Echocardiography) preferred

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Echo Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification.

Work Schedule

• Rotating weekends once per month
• Possible call shifts during night hours (1900-0630)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches.
• Various federal and state screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List) required and must be updated annually or as specified.
• Education verification required, including official transcripts/diplomas if verification attempts are unsuccessful.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including clearance for work and any necessary accommodations.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and must be renewed annually (with exceptions).
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season. Religious and medical exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 90 days of start, with annual renewal.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually thereafter.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates; 1 for per diem non-acute care.

Notes

• Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation.
• Religious accommodation forms available for exemptions related to vaccines and facial hair for mask fitting.
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on position specifics; verify with recruiter or manager.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Echo Techs / Cardiac Sonographers interested in travel assignments with a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including pediatric and adult patient care.