Travel Echo Technologist - Acute-Care TTE Expert

Newsandtribune; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 an Echo Technologist to perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in a fast-paced acute-care cardiology department.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of independent TTE experience, current BLS, and an active echocardiography credential (RDCS/CCS or CCI). Responsibilities include image acquisition, data interpretation under supervision, and collaboration with cardiology staff in ICU and emergency settings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing independent adult transthoracic echocardiograms
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Active echocardiography credential through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS)
• License required if applicable
• Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography, cardiovascular technology, or diagnostic medical sonography program
• Proficiency with 2D, M-mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler and associated cardiac measurements
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiovascular disease processes
• Ability to recognize technically limited studies and obtain alternative views
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute-care environment

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) including 2D, M-mode, color-flow, pulsed-wave, and continuous-wave Doppler imaging
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and stress echocardiograms as needed
• May perform portable studies in ICU, emergency department, and other high-acuity settings
• Review patient history and prior cardiac studies to guide exam technique
• Position patients and modify imaging techniques based on condition and body habitus
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper transfer/storage of images
• Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment, reporting concerns as needed
• Follow infection-prevention, patient-identification, and safety standards
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, physicians, and the cardiovascular care team

Skills

Transthoracic echocardiography

BLS certification

Echocardiography credential

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Independence in fast-paced setting

Education

Cardiac sonography program graduate

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in a fast-paced acute-care cardiology department.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of independent TTE experience, current BLS, and an active echocardiography credential (RDCS/CCS or CCI). Responsibilities include image acquisition, data interpretation under supervision, and collaboration with cardiology staff in ICU and emergency settings.