Mobile Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer (Per Diem)
About The Position
Hawthorne Health is seeking dual-credentialed Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers for a per-diem, 1099 independent contractor role supporting a decentralized clinical study. Sonographers travel locally or regionally, including across state lines, to patients’ homes to conduct cardiac and vascular imaging visits. Visit volume varies by region, and compensation is per visit. Travel expenses may include mileage, airfare, rental cars, and hotel accommodations, reimbursed as applicable. The role involves transporting and setting up portable ultrasound equipment, explaining procedures to participants, and performing protocol-specific echocardiograms and vascular imaging. Sonographers monitor participant comfort and safety, follow sponsor and imaging guidelines, acquire and label images for cardiology review, complete preliminary reports with measurements and comments, maintain quality consistent with ASE Standards, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Requirements
- Active registration in both cardiac and vascular imaging, such as RDCS or RCS plus RVT or RVS through ARDMS or CCI.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally or regionally.
- Access to a personal computer and reliable internet.
- Comfort and self-sufficiency 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; visit volume varies by region.
- 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
- Mileage reimbursement and, as needed, airfare, rental car, and hotel accommodations for travel.
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