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Echocardiography Sonographer
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital

$2,436-3,121/week

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Sonographer (Echo Tech)

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Work schedule options: Monday-Friday with either 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts
Shift hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, plus on-call from 5:30 PM - 7:00 AM and 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays
Average workload: 35-50 studies per day depending on staffing
Studies performed: Echocardiograms (Echo), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiograms
Patient setting: Both inpatient and outpatient
Orientation: Hospital orientation on Monday, followed by floor-specific orientation Tuesday through Friday
Dress code: No specific scrub colors required; neat and professional appearance expected
Radiology support: Vascular surgeon reads in-house; cardiologist available on call after hours

Required Qualifications

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) certification via ARDMS
Must have at least 1 year of active scanning experience within the last 2 years
Valid, unexpired driver’s license (submission must include a copy)
Disclosure of any licensing issues at time of submission

Equipment & Systems

EMR system: Sunrise
Ultrasound equipment: Phillips Epics

Additional Notes

Candidates must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel to the facility
On-call duties include nights and weekends, rotating with other staff members

Facility

Wheeling Hospital

3.2rating(21 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Wheeling Hospital

4.0rating

Pros

Community hospital. Busy but wasn’t too bad. Xray tech

Cons

Travel contract. It was fine. Stayed 5 months

Elizabeth A

Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position Dec '23 - May '24

Review of Wheeling Hospital on May 28, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
343 beds

ADDRESS1 Medical ParkWheeling, WV 26003

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About Wheeling, WV

As a Travel Echo Technologist in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.

Transportation

Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.

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