Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

American-Traveler; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 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

Housing allowance

Travel/licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic imaging. RDCS or CCI certification and an Associate's Degree in Ultrasound are required.

Responsibilities include echocardiograms, TEEs, stress echoes, and assisting with Watchman procedures in a hospital-based lab. Will provide pediatric echo coverage and coordinate patient flow across shifts, with weekend and on-call duties as described.

Qualifications

• RDCS (ARDMS) or CCI certification is required.
• BLS (AHA) certification is required.
• License may be required where applicable.
• Associate's Degree in Ultrasound is required.
• Minimum of 3 years healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient and inpatient echocardiograms, TEEs, and stress echocardiograms.
• Assist with Watchman procedures.
• Provide pediatric echo coverage in an office setting.
• Oversee technical procedures, patient care, and workflow in the echo lab.
• Perform routine and complex echocardiographic imaging following guidelines.
• Review and document patient data for accuracy and completeness.
• Cross-train across divisions of Cardiovascular Services.
• Maintain quality metrics for pediatric and adult accreditation.
• Train and educate echo students.

Skills

RDCS/CCI certification

BLS certification

Great communication

Multitasking and patient flow

Education

Associate's Degree in Ultrasound

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic imaging, requiring RDCS or CCI certification and an Associate's Degree in Ultrasound.

Requirements

• RDCS (ARDMS) or CCI certification required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• License required if applicable
• Associate's Degree in Ultrasound required
• Minimum of 3 years previous healthcare experience required
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow
• Strong communication skills and a positive, adaptable attitude

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based echocardiography laboratory within Cardiovascular Diagnostics
• Perform outpatient and inpatient echocardiograms, TEEs, and stress echocardiograms
• Assist with Watchman procedures
• Provide pediatric echo coverage in an office setting
• Day shift schedule with options of 8-hour or 9-hour shifts totaling 40 or 36 hours per week
• Weekend coverage every 4th weekend and rotating holiday shifts
• 1-2 weekday call shifts (1600-0700) and weekend call coverage (Fri 1600-Mon 0700) for echo and TEE
• Must be willing to float as needed within the department
• Epic EMR experience required for charting
• Oversee technical procedures, patient care, and workflow in the echo lab
• Perform routine and complex echocardiographic imaging following departmental guidelines
• Review and document patient data for accuracy and completeness
• Cross-train across divisions of Cardiovascular Services
• Maintain quality metrics for pediatric and adult accreditation
• Train and educate echo students
• Reprocess TEE scopes and manage related imaging supplies
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts