What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer with 1 years of experience in adult transthoracic echocardiography for a 13-week contract position.
Details
- 15-bed hospital with an attached 8-bed ED and Primary Care Clinic
- Cardiology unit performing 4-8 echoes per day
- Adult inpatient, ED, and outpatient patient populations
- May assist with precepting other Echo Techs, though not required
- No TEEs or stress echoes performed
- Uses EPIC EMR, ISCV by Phillips PACS, and Phillips EPIQ ultrasound equipment (preferred)
- 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
- No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
- Potential to float to nearby Advocate Health facilities based on department needs
Requirements
- BLS certification required
- ARDMS-RDCS or CCI-RCIS certification accepted
- License required if applicable
- Graduate of accredited cardiac ultrasound program preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of core work experience in cardiac sonography, with most recent experience within the last year
- Experience with adult transthoracic echocardiography, contrast studies, doppler and color flow imaging
- Strong ability to work independently with good time management skills
- Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
- Department orientation and EPIC training provided upon hire
- Initial scanning competency assessment required
- Remote leadership support available along with 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage and Radiologist availability
- Limited transporter availability on the unit
- Holiday coverage expected as needed based on department needs
- Up to 7 days RTO may be approved
- Galaxy blue scrub top with black scrub pants required
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Local candidates are not accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan