Travel Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Certification Details
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification required.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from CCI required within 12 months of start or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI within 12 months of start.

Job Details
• The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing Transthoracic echocardiograms, assisting with Transesophageal Echocardiograms, and performing exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms under supervision.
• Demonstrates increasing competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population.
• Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and Transesophageal echocardiograms as requested by physicians.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, performs quality improvement activities, and prepares preliminary reports for cardiologist review.
• Prepares and instructs patients pre- and post-procedure.
• Utilizes ultrasound contrast according to ASE guidelines and department policy.

Job Requirements
• One to three years’ experience as a cardiac sonographer is required.
• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree or equivalent education.
• Successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology or Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Preferred previous healthcare-related training such as CNA, EMT, PCA, or other.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in performing various echocardiography procedures and equipment operation.

Schedule Information
• 1st shift.
• 8 hours per day.
• 40 hours per week.
• No nights or call.
• Works variable shifts, weekends, and provides emergent call coverage as scheduled.

Additional Details
• Participates in quality improvement activities and maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient care environment.
• Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports equipment malfunctions.