Travel Echo Tech Jobs

No, those are two different professions. Echo techs use ultrasound machines to produce images of the heart, while EKG techs rely on electrocardiograph machines with electrodes that record the heart’s electrical activity.

Travel echo techs need to know how to use ultrasound technology and have an excellent understanding of human anatomy to be able to target the right locations. They must be able to effectively communicate with other team members and with patients, and they must develop their critical thinking skills so they can interpret results. 

Travel echo techs must be flexible and adaptable because they will be working in new locations every few months. They must be able to manage a variety of equipment and adjust to differences in protocols.

Travel echo techs typically work in hospital settings, but they may also work in doctors’ offices, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers.

To become a travel echo technologist, you need ARDMS certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least one year of post-certification experience. Some states may require additional licenses.

Travel echo tech jobs offer higher compensation, flexibility in choosing assignments, exposure to diverse healthcare environments, and opportunities for accelerated professional growth. They also provide housing and travel stipends, which can lead to significant financial benefits.

Emerging technologies like AI-enhanced diagnostic tools, 3D imaging capabilities, and telehealth are transforming the field. Travel echo techs increasingly need to adapt to new systems, operate portable instruments, and facilitate remote diagnostic services, creating new opportunities and challenges in the profession.