Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Whittier, California
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Whittier, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM) or Evening (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM), 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
Call: 1-2 weekends per month, plus 3 call shifts per month

Job Description

• Must have both cardiac and vascular experience (non-negotiable).
• Variable start times available: 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, or 2:00 PM.
• Work involves adult acute care settings including ICU and ED.
• Procedures include:

  • 2-D Echo, Bubble Study, Color Doppler, M-Mode
  • Imaging with Contrast Agents
  • Right Ventricular Inflow and Outflow Tract imaging
  • Diastology, LV Strain/LV Volume, Simpson’s Rule
  • Portable studies and routine exams
  • Obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG
• Required vascular skills:

  • Carotid Doppler studies, Duplex scanning
  • Lower Extremity Venous, Peripheral Vascular Resistance
  • Transcranial Doppler
  • Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous studies
• Preferred experience with neonatal heart imaging.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Vascular Sonographer.
• Current ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• CCI RCS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiac Sonographer)
• Current state license verification required within 14 days prior to start.

Required Training & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all clinical starts.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required as applicable (e.g., Cath Lab, ER, ICU, IR, PACU, Telemetry, L&D).
• Pass/fail competency exams including EKG/Dysrhythmia testing may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with a minimum passing score of 80%.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming freedom from communicable disease and ability to perform job duties without limitations.
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and annually thereafter if required by unit. Religious exemptions available with documentation.
• Annual TB testing or chest x-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Required immunizations or documented immunity (or declination forms) for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, positive titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season; unvaccinated must wear masks in patient care areas.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history documented.
• Two professional references from managers or charge nurses within 2 years of start.
• Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers).
• Facility-specific onboarding modules must be completed prior to start date.
• Photo for badge with white background, shoulders up, required before start.
• Completion of workplace violence prevention or crisis prevention training with an in-person component may be required depending on unit assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with neonatal heart imaging.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This role involves working in acute care environments including ICU and ED settings.
• Weekend and call shifts are part of the schedule.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer travel contract opportunity.