Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Asheboro, North Carolina
Cone Health HeartCare at Asheboro

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location

• Asheboro, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM), Monday through Friday

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Outpatient setting

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• No first-time travelers accepted

Certification & Registration Requirements

• Must be registered with either ARDMS or CCI
• Acceptable credentials include RDCS and RVT or RCS and RVS
• Candidates with only RVS certification and Echo experience will be considered

Skills & Experience

• Adult patient experience required
• Proficient in Abdominal Aorta, Aorta, Arterial Graft Studies, Carotid, Color Flow, Doppler Studies, Duplex, Lower Extremity Arterial & Venous, M-Mode, Renal Artery Duplex, Transcranial Doppler, Upper Extremity Arterial & Venous
• Experience with PACS and Philips imaging systems
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid state license as applicable for Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• National tech certification relevant to specialty (ARDMS or CCI credentials as above)
• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam required prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EPIC and Dysrhythmia/EKG) required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card for badge issuance
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification by a third party, including foreign equivalency evaluation if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript or diploma copy required for verification of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult vaccine proof)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year (N95 approved types)
• Fingerprinting required only if applicable by position (not typical for this role)

Documentation & Verification

• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within last 24 months (one within 12 months)
• 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
• Candidate must be aware of and agree to outpatient setting
• Candidate must complete all compliance requirements by deadline (12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date)
• Candidate must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)
• Candidate will receive Workday login and onboarding tasks prior to start, including multi-factor authentication setup

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Cardiac Sonographer license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Sonographer experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Registration with ARDMS or CCI
• RVS certification accepted
• Experience working with adult patients