Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

Newsandtribune; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Travel reimbursements

Housing allowance

Free CEUs

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Echo Technologist in the Cardiology department to perform echocardiography procedures, including stress and pediatric echoes, in a hospital setting.

Requires Associate's Degree in Sonography, RCIS and BLS, plus Epic charting experience; travel assignment with a 50-mile radius rule; on-call coverage possible, with rotation among team members.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Sonography required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification required.
• License required if applicable.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Experience with pediatric and transesophageal echoes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiology department setting.
• Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM.
• Performs routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures.
• Performs all forms of Echo testing including Exercise Stress, Dobutamine Stress, standard Echoes, Pediatric Echoes, and Transesophageal Echoes.
• Uses Epic for documentation and charges, and Xcelera system for preliminary physician reading.
• May assist with on-call coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Included in a rotating call schedule with other team members.
• Oversees technical procedures, patient care, and workflows in the echocardiography laboratory.
• Assists performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.
• Critiques imaging quality standards including positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services.
• Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated.
• Team-oriented role focused on providing compassionate care and quality studies.
• Encouraged to continually advance knowledge across all aspects of Echo.

Skills

Epic charting experience

On-call readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Tools

BLS (AHA) certification

RCIS certification

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist for a Cardiology department, requiring an Associate's Degree in Sonography and RCIS certification.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Sonography required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International required
• License required if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with pediatric and transesophageal echoes preferred

Responsibilities

• Cardiology department setting
• Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• Performs routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures
• Performs all forms of Echo testing including Exercise Stress, Dobutamine Stress, standard Echoes, Pediatric Echoes, and Transesophageal Echoes
• Uses Epic for documentation and charges, and Xcelera system for preliminary physician reading
• May assist with on-call coverage for weekends and holidays
• Included in a rotating call schedule with other team members
• Oversees technical procedures, patient care, and workflows in the echocardiography laboratory
• Assists performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams
• Critiques imaging quality standards including positioning, technical factors, and alignment
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness
• Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services
• Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated
• Team-oriented role focused on providing compassionate care and quality studies
• Encouraged to continually advance knowledge across all aspects of Echo
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates not accepted

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

Job ID: P-764691

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