Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer with at least 2 years of acute care echo experience to support a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital's structural heart program.

The role involves noninvasive cardiology care for pediatric and adult patients, performing TEEs and stress tests, and documenting preliminary findings for physician review. Epic EMR and PACS are used; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care echocardiography experience.
• BLS and ARDMS-RDS or RDCS certification required.
• License required if applicable.
• Must be comfortable performing pediatric scans.
• Experience measuring accurate ejection fractions and providing preliminary findings for physician review.

Responsibilities

• Noninvasive Cardiology department with 2 echo suites and 2 TEE rooms, plus bedside inpatient scanning.
• Serves pediatric and adult patients, both inpatient and outpatient, averaging 40-60 patients per day.
• Supports a large structural heart program including pre/post Cath, CABG, Watchman, and TAVR patients.
• Common diagnoses include CHF, PFOs, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and stroke.
• Performs TEEs, stress tests, bubble studies, and assists with pericardiocentesis and other procedures.
• Uses Epic EMR and Philips Cardiovascular/ISCV/Intellaspace PACS systems.

Skills

Acute care echocardiography

EF measurement

Pediatric echocardiography

Team collaboration

Education

ARDMS-RDS or RDCS certification

BLS certification

License (if applicable)

Tools

Epic EMR

Philips Cardiovascular/ISCV/Intellaspace PACS

GE ultrasound machines

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of acute care echo experience to support a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital's structural heart program.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care echocardiography experience
• BLS and ARDMS-RDS or RDCS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Must be comfortable performing pediatric scans
• Experience measuring accurate ejection fractions and providing preliminary findings for physician review
• Fetal scan and stress test experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Noninvasive Cardiology department with 2 echo suites and 2 TEE rooms, plus bedside inpatient scanning
• Serves pediatric and adult patients, both inpatient and outpatient, averaging 40-60 patients per day
• Supports a large structural heart program including pre/post Cath, CABG, Watchman, and TAVR patients
• Common diagnoses include CHF, PFOs, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and stroke
• Performs TEEs, stress tests, bubble studies, and assists with pericardiocentesis and other procedures
• Uses Epic EMR and Philips Cardiovascular/ISCV/Intellaspace PACS systems
• Unit equipment includes Philips and GE ultrasound machines
• 10-hour day shifts from 0800-1830, 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation not currently required
• One night call shift per week with 30-minute response time, EOS until 0700 the next morning
• No floating required
• Located at a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Works alongside other echo techs, manager/supervisor, central transport, cardiologists, and rapid response/code team
• Preliminary findings are documented in a modifiable report for physician review and confirmation
• Orientation includes facility NEO and unit orientation for the remainder of the first week, with buddy call during orientation
• Call required on major holidays only, with possible on-call for up to 50% of holidays per contract
• Modified self-scheduling with manager approval, created in 6-week increments
• Up to 7 days of requested time off can be approved
• Black scrub color required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule for GA facilities
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

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