Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Echo Technologist for a 13-week assignment in an echocardiography department at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of experience and current ARDMS or ARRT certification.

Details

• Position is based in an echocardiography department within a large, full-service regional medical center serving as the healthcare hub for southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana
• The facility is home to a Level II Trauma Center, a Level I ICU, and the region's only Pediatric ICU
• Patient population ranges from neonatal to geriatric, with a focus on cardiac cases of varying acuity levels
• Procedures involve cardiac ultrasound/echocardiographic testing; the environment can be high-acuity and fast-paced due to the stat nature of procedures
• Exposure to body fluids and blood is expected
• Shift hours are 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM with scheduled call at night and on weekends
• The department operates 7 days per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in echocardiography, or completion of an accredited echocardiography program
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Current registry or certification in Adult Echo required (ARDMS or ARRT)
• Current registry or certification in vascular ultrasound required
• Must be working toward attaining registries in all applicable accredited areas
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• License required if applicable
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two references required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
• Candidates must have no gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Must follow the assigned unit dress code and present a professional image; scrub color per unit policy
• A team-player attitude and flexibility are key traits for success in this role