Cardiac Sonographer (Echo & TEE)
Parkersburg, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Sonographer for an acute care echocardiography assignment requiring adult echo competency and BLS and RDCS-AE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting within the echocardiography department
• Primary responsibilities include performing adult echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs)
• Department has two dedicated rooms and one holding area to accommodate scanning in three locations
• Average caseload of 15–20 studies per day
• Uses Phillips ultrasound equipment, EPIC EMR, and PACS
• Day shifts of 8 or 10 hours, with call for stat echoes on evenings/nights every third night
• Every third Saturday is required with call continuing through Sunday when assigned
• No floating outside the echo department
• Must disclose any background hits for consideration
• Scrubs are provided as part of the dress code
• No requirement to start IVs, as collaboration with cath lab RNs is provided when needed
• No local travelers accepted; must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates with prior employment at WVU Medicine locations require a two-year break before reapplying as a traveler
• Travelers may not exceed one year cumulative service within WVU Medicine without taking a mandatory two-year break

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in echocardiography
• Active BLS (AHA) certification
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) via ARDMS is required; RCS or RDMS/ARDMS with AE or PE considered a plus
• Proficiency in standard echocardiography and TEEs; pediatric echo experience is highly desirable
• Must be able to provide an unexpired driver's license for consideration
• Experience with EPIC and PACS systems
• License required if applicable

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