Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer for a Days contract requiring registered echo credentials and neonatal echocardiography experience.

Details

• Supports OR, inpatient, outpatient, and cath lab areas with no floating required
• Caseload averages 5-8 scans per day
• Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Weekend call required approximately every 3-4 weeks depending on staffing needs
• On-call requirement of one week every 3-4 weeks depending on staffing needs

Requirements

• One of the following registrations required: RDCS (Adult Echocardiography) by ARDMS, RCS by CCI, or VS by ARRT
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiogram, cardiovascular sonography, or equivalent program required
• 1-3 years of echocardiography experience preferred
• Neonatal/neonatology echocardiography experience required

Additional Information

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms, and other cardiac ultrasound procedures per physician orders
• Applies knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology to obtain diagnostic-quality images
• Ensures proper documentation and labeling of studies per departmental and accreditation standards
• Collaborates with cardiologists and clinical teams, communicating effectively with referring providers to clarify orders
• Works independently on assignments of limited to moderate complexity, elevating complex cases to senior staff as needed
• Adheres to established protocols and regulatory requirements such as IAC and ASE
• Participates in routine equipment maintenance and quality control procedures
• May assist with patient education regarding procedures and preparation
• Hospital-laundered scrubs required for OR; navy or black scrubs acceptable otherwise