Overview
Sonographer / Ultrasound Tech in the specialty of Sonography, based in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. This is a travel - temporary assignment starting August 31, 2026 for an eight-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay ranges from $2,358 to $2,503 per week. The position features a 3x12-hour day shift and requires on-call responsibilities. The clinical setting is a short-term acute care hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,358 to $2,503 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with on-call requirements
- Start date: August 31, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Perform cardiovascular and non-invasive imaging procedures, including M-Mode with calculations, 2-D studies with all required views, and Doppler echo with analysis
- Obtain and interpret data across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients; tailor imaging and interpretation to age-specific needs
- Conduct peripheral vascular studies (arterial and venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-brachial index, carotid ultrasound) as indicated
- Perform tilt-table exams, treadmill testing, 24-hour Holter monitoring, and pharmacologic studies when required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cardiovascular techniques and equipment; document findings accurately and completely
- Precept new staff and mentor other team members as needed; collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient care

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) required; Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required; Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) required; ARDMS-RCS or CCI-RCS or RDCS certification required; RVT or CCI-RVS certification required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certification required or preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved vendor required
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience as a cardiac ultrasound sonographer; preferred experience in vascular sonography, pediatric cardiac sonography, and fetal echocardiography (two years vascular and/or pediatric experience preferred; one year fetal echo experience preferred)
- Skills: Proficiency in performing M-Mode, 2-D, and Doppler echocardiography across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients; ability to perform peripheral vascular imaging and related studies
- Setting: Ability to work in a travel assignment within a short-term acute care hospital; capable of handling on-call responsibilities and a 3x12-hour day shift

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruitment and ongoing support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment support and scheduling coordination
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- 8-week assignment with potential for extension
- Housing assistance may be available depending on assignment
- Team-oriented clinical support and collaboration throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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