Job Description

ProKatchers is seeking a travel Cardiac Sonographer for a travel job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/06/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift:

Days, Sunday-Thursday (SUN 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM; MON-THU 08:00 AM - 05:00PM)

Education:

Associates.

Work Experience:

• Exp: 2 yrs minimum; Must have Level 1 Trauma experience


• The Cardiac Sonographer 1 performs basic to intermediate cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress, used to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reviewing the images, report findings, analyzing patient clinical history in order to identify the purpose of the examination, framing the clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and expanding the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the ROLEPerforms basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques, and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results.Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.


• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.


• Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.


• Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.


• Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.


• Acts as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.


• Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure quality processes and protocols are adhered to, and assists with IAC accreditation activities as delegated.


• Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures system echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.


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KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation and techniques.


• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.Ability explaining the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answering patients' questions.


• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examinations.


• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.


• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.


• Knowledge of medical terminology.Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.


• The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.


• It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.

License & Certifications:

Active BLS, RCS or ARDMS

ProKatchers Job ID #BSWHJP00005527. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer 1

About ProKatchers

Founded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.

 

At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.

 

We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a job—it’s about aligning your career with your lifestyle. That’s why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.

 

ProKatchers has also been recognized by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For—a testament to our employee-first approach. We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation facilities, behavioural health canters, home and community health programs, urgent care clinics, and more.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• License and certification reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Long term contract, Shift work, Sunday,

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