Cardiac Sonographer
Bangor, ME
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Sonographer

Location

• Bangor, Maine

Employment Type

• Contract

Shift

• Days

Hours per Week

• 40

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Role Summary

• Operates medical imaging equipment for diagnostic echocardiography and produces preliminary reports for Cardiologist review.

Unit / Department

• Echocardiography

Required Qualifications

• Echo Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• RDCS or RCS or RCCS or ARDMS
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use color doppler, power doppler, spectral doppler, and M-mode
• Demonstrates ability to perform portable exams
• General understanding of Synapse Echocardiography computerized system and its function
• Demonstrates knowledge in maintaining/recording information regarding the GUS, cleaning/storage of TEE probe, testing of Resert, and test strips
• Knowledge of Peripheral IV placement if indicated for exam (i.e., Agitated saline study, Definity, and stress echo)
• Demonstrates knowledge of Synapse system for specific exam performed to complete a preliminary report to be interpreted by Cardiologist
• Demonstrates knowledge of Synapse & PACS system

Responsibilities

• Performs Echocardiogram, Limited Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, and Transesophageal Echocardiogram
• Uses echocardiography equipment and Doppler modalities
• Performs portable exams
• Sends images to Synapse and PACS
• Charges exams within EPIC
• Documents patient care services in electronic medical records
• Supports patient interaction, teamwork, and professional communication

Preferred / Additional Notes

• Knowledge of Synapse Echocardiography system
• Knowledge of PACS and Synapse workflow
• Knowledge of peripheral IV placement if indicated for the exam, when certification requirements have been met per policy
• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid
• The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Travelers living within 50 miles of the facility receive a lower local rate