Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

American Traveler, LLC.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Cardiovascular Sonographer (Echo/Vascular) in Lexington, KY.

The role involves performing a 50/50 split of echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography exams in a cardiology department, with ARDMS/CCI board certification and RDCS/RVT registration as preferred qualifications. The position requires an Associate degree, BLS, and 3+ years of Echo experience, with weekend and holiday coverage as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• BLS certification required.
• ARDMS or CCI board certification in echocardiography or vascular required.
• Must be registered in Echo (RDCS/RCS/RCCS/ACS) or Vascular (RVT/RVS/RT(VS)).
• Secondary modality certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Echo experience required; 3+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment operation and imaging techniques.
• Proficiency in Echo and Vascular procedures and patient positioning.
• Understanding of contrast echocardiography indications and adverse events.
• Competent in starting and maintaining IVs.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography in a cardiology setting.
• Imaging appropriate patient populations from neonates to geriatrics.
• Maintain a 50/50 case split Echo and Vascular procedures.
• Attend 1st shift, 5x8 schedule, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Participate in a weekend shift every 5 weeks and one winter holiday.
• Take part in call rotation and on-call responsibilities.
• Provide quality exams with reports, educate patients, and mentor staff.
• Communicate diagnostic information to physicians.

Skills

Echo imaging

Vascular imaging

IV administration

Patient education

Team mentoring

Education

Associate degree

BLS certification

ARDMS or CCI board certification in echocardiography or vascular

Registered in Echo or Vascular

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Echo and vascular calipers

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular Sonographer (Echo/Vascular) with ARDMS or CCI board certification to perform a 50/50 split of echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography exams.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS or CCI board certification in echocardiography or vascular required
• Must be registered in Echo (RDCS, RCS, RCCS, ACS) or Vascular (RVT, RVS, RT(VS))
• Secondary modality certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire
• Echo experience required; echo and vascular experience preferred, 3+ years preferred
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and accessory equipment operation
• Proficiency in Echo and Vascular procedures and patient positioning for optimum imaging
• Thorough understanding of contrast echocardiography (saline and UEA) indications, contraindications, and adverse events
• Competent in starting and maintaining IVs
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Cardiology department setting performing echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography exams
• Patient population ranges from neonates through geriatric for cardiac exams and adolescents through geriatric for vascular exams
• 50/50 case split between Echo and Vascular procedures
• 1st shift, 5x8s schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1 weekend shift every 5 weeks and 1 winter holiday required
• Participates in a call rotation
• Perform quality echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasonography exams with report processing, patient education, and on-call responsibilities
• Communicate procedure diagnostic information to physicians and mentor other ultrasound technologists
• Evaluate quality of vascular images and determine if additional imaging is required
• Administer ultrasound image-enhancing agents as needed
• Verify patient identity and orders prior to exams and monitor patients throughout procedures
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and National Safety Goals
• Assist in mentoring new team members or students
• Accepts local candidates at a lower rate within a 75-mile radius

Benefits

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