Travel Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer

Hawthorne Health • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $8,000 - $10,000

About The Position

Hawthorne Health is hiring dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers for a decentralized clinical study. The role involves regional travel, locally or across state lines, to patient homes to conduct cardiac and vascular imaging visits, averaging approximately 25 visits per month. The monthly stipend reflects scan compensation and guaranteed availability for 3–4 months, with the potential to extend. Travel expenses incurred per visit may include mileage, airfare, and hotel accommodations, reimbursed on a per-visit basis. The posting also states that travel expenses, including flights, rental cars, and accommodations, are included.

The sonographer transports and sets up portable ultrasound equipment, explains procedures to participants, obtains their informed cooperation, performs protocol-based echocardiograms and vascular imaging, and monitors patient comfort and safety. They follow sponsor and protocol-specific imaging guidelines, acquire and label images for cardiology review, complete preliminary reports with measurements and sonographer comments, maintain standards consistent with ASE Standards, and perform basic equipment troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Active registration in both cardiac and vascular imaging, such as RDCS or RCS plus RVT or RVS through ARDMS or CCI.
• Full-time or close-to-full-time availability.
• At least 3 years of recent sonography experience in both cardiac and vascular imaging.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally or regionally.
• Access to a personal computer and reliable internet; tech savvy and self-sufficient with digital tools.
• Ability to work independently in non-traditional settings.
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner.
• Adaptability in dynamic, field-based environments.
• Time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel locally or across state lines to patient homes to conduct visits, averaging approximately 25 visits per month.
• Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed cooperation from participants.
• Perform echocardiograms and vascular imaging studies according to protocol.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during imaging.
• Follow sponsor and protocol-specific imaging guidelines.
• Ensure accurate image acquisition and proper labeling for cardiology review.
• Complete preliminary reports with measurements and sonographer comments.
• Maintain high-quality standards consistent with ASE Standards.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of imaging equipment.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of $8,000 to $10,000, based on experience.
• Travel expenses, including flights, rental cars, and accommodations, are included or reimbursed per visit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed