Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer for a Heart and Vascular Institute position requiring ARDMS or CCI-RCS certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience with both adult and pediatric populations.

Details

• Work is performed in an outpatient clinic setting with 11 imaging rooms, with floating to the inpatient hospital as needed
• Serves both adult and pediatric cardiac patient populations
• Outpatient caseload averages 8 patients per day; inpatient caseload averages 6–8 patients per day
• Procedures include routine scans (complete/limited), 2D measurements, strain imaging, TEE, and stress echo
• Equipment includes Philips CV-x and 7C ultrasound systems
• EMR: Epic
• 8-hour variable shifts with weekend and night coverage rotation
• Call coverage required in the hospital 6 nights per month, with weekend call occurring every 6–7 weeks
• Holidays are considered part of the weekend and call rotation
• Floating from clinic to hospital is required

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of cardiac sonography experience required
• Experience with both adult and pediatric patient populations required
• Current BLS required
• ARDMS or CCI-RCS certification required
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or equivalent required
• License required if applicable
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform routine and advanced cardiac imaging including complete and limited scans, 2D measurements, strain imaging, TEE, and stress echo studies
• Supported by a team of 17 additional sonographers, 14 cardiologists, RNs, a patient service rep for check-ins, and a clinical informaticist
• Orientation is 5 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning to this facility as a traveler
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Black scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site