Adult Cardiac Sonographer
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position for an Adult Cardiac Sonographer.
• Some NICU/Pediatric experience is desired but not required.
• Expected to perform 6-8 echocardiograms per shift.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours, Monday through Friday.
• Weekend call rotation: 1 in 6.
• Weekend call shift starts Friday at 4:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM, with a Saturday shift from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
• One evening call night per week; the staff member on weekend call does not have a weekday call shift.

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA American Heart Association) – required before start.
• ARDMS (Cardiac Sonographer, Ultrasound Tech) – required before start.
• State License Verification – completed within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate Verification – completed within 30 days prior to start.

Professional Requirements

• Completion of the facility-specific skills checklist for the assigned unit (updated annually).
• Passing score (80% or higher) on Core Competency Exams relevant to the role.
• Valid, unexpired US Driver’s License or State ID.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Background checks including agency and internal checks, plus 7 instant background checks as required.
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration, Confirmation of Assignment, Self Study Packet and Quiz).
• Submission of a recent color headshot (JPEG, straightforward, no filters).
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the last 7 years with education and employment history.
• Completion of the facility Epic Questionnaire (required form).

Personal Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination documentation required.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination documentation required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required.
• Influenza vaccine or facility-specific declination form required; if declined, mask must be worn at all times.
• Tdap preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form required.
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within required timeframes: two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or one Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months. Past positives require chest x-ray within 12 months. Annual requirement.
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start and within the last 12 months. Specific approved mask models required. On-site fit testing available if needed.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within the last 12 months, include physician credentials, clinic location, phone number, height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions.

Drug Screening

• Agency drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Must test for Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene.
• Marijuana testing is not permitted per New York state regulations.

Summary

This is a 13-week cardiac sonographer assignment in Elmira, NY, requiring day shifts with weekend and evening call rotations. Candidates must have ARDMS certification, BLS, and state licensure, along with a comprehensive set of health screenings, immunizations, background checks, and facility-specific onboarding documentation. Experience with NICU/Pediatric echocardiography is a plus but not mandatory.