Tech Echo/Ultrasound/Sonographer

Job Title

Echocardiographer

Location

St. Johnsbury, VT | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms, limited studies, contrast studies, and bubble studies according to departmental protocols and professional standards.
• Produce accurate cardiac measurements and diagnostic-quality images for interpretation by cardiologists, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the examination process.
• Utilize clinical judgment to evaluate patient history, optimize imaging, recognize significant abnormalities, and communicate urgent findings when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support efficient patient care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum one year of echocardiography experience required.
• Prior travel assignment experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic imaging techniques.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians and care teams.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to quality and patient safety.

Why Join Us

• Work in a community-focused critical access hospital serving a meaningful patient population, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on cardiovascular care in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
• Enjoy an exceptional quality of life surrounded by mountains, lakes, trails, and vibrant local communities offering year-round outdoor recreation and a welcoming atmosphere.