Travel Echocardiography Sonographer - $2,874 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Echo Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer (Echo) for a busy inpatient echocardiography lab, requiring 5+ years of echocardiography experience and 2+ years in a Trauma 1 acute inpatient setting.

Details

• Inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a Level I trauma center
• Rotating day shifts including rotating weekends, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
• 40 hours per week
• Overnight call 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, 2-3 nights per month with strict guidelines and cardiologist approval required before being called in
• Daily workload of 7-8 echocardiograms per day
• Uses Epic EMR
• Float policy of 25 miles between facilities as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience
• At least 2+ years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Trauma 1 level facility
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency in TTEs, stress echocardiograms, and TEEs, with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Expertise in optimizing image quality through scanning technique, equipment settings, and ultrasound contrast agents
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining diagnostic quality
• Strong patient care, communication, and time management skills
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Adhere to ASE and IAC standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices and quality benchmarks
• Maintain strict adherence to lab standards and protocols to ensure consistency and diagnostic accuracy
• Participate in a collaborative work culture including case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows
• Local candidates are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at the manager's discretion
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration
• Air pods, laptops, and cell phone usage on the unit are prohibited

American Traveler Job ID #P-755492. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound

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