Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - 26-00662

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer

Profession: Radiology / Cardiology
Specialty: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Assignment Type: Travel / Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to support a high-volume cardiac imaging department. This role involves performing comprehensive echocardiographic procedures across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care settings. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform adult echocardiograms in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

• Conduct advanced echo procedures including transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal studies.

• Accurately obtain and analyze diagnostic images using portable and fixed imaging systems.

• Assist with contrast administration, bubble studies, and pharmacologic stress testing.

• Maintain image quality and proper documentation within electronic imaging and charting systems.

• Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

• Float within scope of practice as needed to meet departmental needs.

• Adhere to all departmental protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Caseload & Scheduling

• Department performs approximately 75–100 inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms per day.

• Weekend coverage may be required depending on department scheduling.

• Occasional on-call coverage may be required.

• Block schedules may be accommodated (Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday).

• Requested time off should ideally not exceed five days during the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience as an Echo Technologist.

• BLS certification (required).

• RDCS – Adult (required).

• Experience in Inpatient and Emergency Room settings (required).

• Proficiency with portable echocardiography and Syngo systems.

• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic imaging techniques.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• RDCS – Pediatric (preferred).

• Experience in:

  • Outpatient settings

  • Teaching hospitals

  • PICU, NICU, and Neonatal environments

• Skills including:

  • IV starts

  • PACS

  • Cardiac biopsies

• Experience with Siemens and Philips echocardiography equipment.

Required Echo Procedure Experience

• 3D Echocardiography

• Bubble Studies

• Contrast Agents

• M-Mode

• Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiograms

• Treadmill Stress Echocardiograms

• TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography)

• RVOT / RIT assessments

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.