Travel Echo Technologist
Smithfield, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Sonographer demonstrates competence in delivering both pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, emergency cardiac care (CPR certification required), and assisting with post-procedure transport as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain equipment daily, performing and recording all necessary maintenance and quality assurance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and report problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and related vascular structures.
• Participate in staff training and education as needed.
• Monitor and record patient information, maintaining report storage and data systems; compile and enter data for charge entry, prepare reports, and retrieve stored information from automated systems.
• Prepare and ensure the timely and efficient setup of the procedure room and equipment for daily use.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of current experience as a Cardiovascular Sonographer/Echocardiographer.
• Experience with outpatient cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).
• Epic electronic health record experience is required.

Education

• Accredited Associate’s Degree in Sonography, Radiology, or a related field, or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program is required.

Certifications & Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Certification in one of the following is required:
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS),
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS),
  • Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS),
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.