Cardiac Sonographer - 258217

Position: Outpatient Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS / RCS)

Location: Winfield, IL (Regional coverage as needed)

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (High potential for extension)

Shift: 8-Hour or 10-Hour Shifts (Outpatient, No On-Call / No Nights)

Pay Rates:

• Local Rate: Up to $77.00 / hour (within 50 miles of the facility)
• Travel Stipend Package: Up to $3,300 weekly gross ($1,575 non-taxed stipend)

Position Overview

An established outpatient cardiology practice in Winfield, IL is seeking a highly skilled and reliable Adult Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS certified) for a 13-week contract with strong potential for extension. This position is strictly outpatient-focused, caring for adult patients (18+) within a modern clinical imaging environment. There is no inpatient work and no TEE involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), 2D Echo/Doppler/Color Flow, strain imaging, and contrast/bubble studies.
• Maintain a predictable daily schedule in an outpatient clinic setting:
• 8-Hour Shift: Approximately 9 patients/day
• 10-Hour Shift: Approximately 12 patients/day
• (Schedules include a 30-minute lunch and two built-in 15-minute catch-up blocks to support workflow)
• Review, process, and document imaging data in Epic and Merge Cardio platforms.
• Recognize and promptly report critical or significant abnormal imaging findings to attending cardiologists.
• Ensure testing areas and equipment meet clinical standards for sanitation, safety, and supply levels.
• Maintain flexibility to occasionally float to regional clinic locations based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certification: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS via ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS via CCI).
• 2+ years of adult echocardiography experience (hospital-based experience strongly preferred).
• Proven technical competency in standard adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Strong verbal communication, adaptability, and patient care skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience performing strain imaging and contrast/bubble studies.
• Familiarity with structural heart patient populations.
• Hands-on experience with Epic EMR and Merge Cardio PACS.

Position Highlights

• 13-Week Contract: Strong probability of extension based on performance.
• Built-in Workflow Support: Schedules incorporate dedicated daily catch-up blocks.
• Pure Outpatient Focus: No nights, no weekend on-call, and no inpatient roundings/TEE procedures.
• Strong Support Structure: Dedicated team and leadership on-site to assist with onboarding and operations.