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 incurred for visits, such as mileage, airfare, rental cars, and hotel accommodations, may be reimbursed. The role includes transporting and setting up portable ultrasound equipment, explaining procedures to participants, performing protocol-based echocardiograms and vascular imaging, and monitoring patient comfort and safety. Sonographers follow sponsor and protocol-specific imaging guidelines, ensure accurate image acquisition and labeling for cardiology review, complete preliminary reports with measurements and comments, maintain quality 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; visit volume varies by region.
- Transport and set up portable ultrasound equipment.
- Explain procedures and obtain participants’ informed cooperation.
- 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
- Travel expenses may be reimbursed, including mileage, airfare, rental car, and hotel accommodations.
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