Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

Newsandtribune; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a qualified Echocardiographer for a 13-week travel assignment at a critical-access hospital in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. The role requires RDCS or RCS certification, BLS, and 3+ years of echocardiography experience.

You will perform transthoracic studies across inpatient, outpatient, ED, and surgical patients. Schedule is four 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with midweek start and orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of echocardiography experience required.
• RDCS certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through CCI required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Prior travel assignment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography studies for inpatient, outpatient, ED, and surgical patients.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images and measurements for cardiologist interpretation.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses across clinical settings.
• Travelers will start midweek with orientation and 36 guaranteed hours on a 48-hour contract.

Skills

Echocardiography

RDCS certification

RCS certification

Doppler principles

Cardiac imaging

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography program

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Echocardiographer with 3+ years of experience and RDCS or RCS certification for a 13-week assignment at a critical-access hospital in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of echocardiography experience required
• RDCS certification through ARDMS or RCS certification through CCI required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic imaging techniques
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Critical-access acute care hospital setting within the Diagnostic Imaging department
• Perform echocardiography studies for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical patients
• Monday through Friday schedule with four 8-hour day shifts per week
• Travelers will start on a Wednesday, with orientation week guaranteeing 36 hours on a 48-hour contract due to the midweek start
• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms, limited studies, contrast studies, and bubble studies per departmental protocols
• Produce accurate cardiac measurements and diagnostic-quality images for cardiologist interpretation
• Evaluate patient history, optimize imaging, recognize significant abnormalities, and communicate urgent findings as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings
• Facility is located in a rural area approximately two hours from the nearest major airport with no public transportation, taxi, or ride-share options available
• A dependable personal vehicle is required for the duration of the assignment
• Housing is not provided by the facility, though a list of local housing resources can be shared as a courtesy
• Credentialing must be completed 5 business days prior to assignment start or the start date will be delayed

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-757290

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