Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer with at least 1 year of experience to work in an echocardiography unit at a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center in Bangor, ME.

Details

• Work in an echocardiography unit with 7 imaging rooms at a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center serving a large regional catchment area
• Adult inpatient and outpatient population
• Routine scans include structural heart studies, cardiac echos, TEEs, and stress tests
• Department sees 60–70 patients per day across inpatient and outpatient settings
• EMR: Cerner (required); equipment: Philips
• 4x10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekend rotation done in rotation with other staff; details discussed during interview
• Call rotation typically 1 night per week (on-call shifts are preferred, not required)
• Holiday coverage is considered part of the weekend/call rotation (preferred, not required)
• Floating within the facility only

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Current BLS and ARDMS certification required
• CCI-RCS certification preferred
• License required if applicable — a compact or ME state license is required for consideration
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• 2 professional references within the past year required, at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, copies of all certifications, and a valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Supported by an Echo Supervisor, 6–9 additional sonographers, and 7 cardiologists within the department
• 1-week orientation provided
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Flu vaccination is required for employment clearance; medical exemptions are accepted on a case-by-case basis with a minimum 2-week review period
• Teal scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site