Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echocardiographer with at least 1 year of echo experience and RDCS/RCS certification for a 13-week assignment at a critical-access hospital in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Details

• Diagnostic Imaging department at a community-focused critical access hospital
• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms, limited studies, contrast studies, and bubble studies for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical patients
• Monday through Friday schedule with four 8-hour day shifts per week
• 13-week assignment
• Travelers will start on a Wednesday, and during orientation week those on a 48-hour contract will only be guaranteed 36 hours due to the midweek start

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• RDCS certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through CCI required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Minimum of 1 year of echocardiography experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of overall experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic imaging techniques
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Produce accurate cardiac measurements and diagnostic-quality images for cardiologist interpretation while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Use clinical judgment to evaluate patient history, optimize imaging, recognize significant abnormalities, and communicate urgent findings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings
• Work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with physicians and care teams
• Located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, offering year-round outdoor recreation and a welcoming community atmosphere