Cardiac Sonographer
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist/Cardiac Sonographer for a day shift position requiring at least 5 years of experience and BLS and RDCS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital with a Magnet designation and Level III Trauma capabilities
• Perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms with a department caseload of 75-100 echoes per day
• Patient population includes adult and ER patients, with preferred experience in PICU, NICU, neonate, and teaching hospital settings
• Perform advanced echo procedures including 3D echo, bubble study, contrast agents, M-Mode, pharmacologic stress echos, RIT/RVOT, TEE, and treadmill stress echos
• Utilize Siemens and Philips scanners, Syngo, PACS, and portables
• Day shift Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with possible block scheduling (Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday)
• Weekend shifts may be required depending on schedule
• Occasional call may be included
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required, but not to sister facilities
• Uses Excellian/Epic charting system
• Perform a wide range of adult echocardiograms and advanced cardiac sonography procedures
• Grey scrubs are required
• Flat rate parking available at $.55 per hour
• Must be able to adapt to a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Travelers must be gone for at least 3 months since last working as permanent staff before returning
• Ideally, requested time off should not exceed 5 days during the assignment
• First-time travelers are not accepted

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer
• BLS and RDCS - Adult certifications required; RDCS-Peds preferred
• Experience in inpatient and ER settings required
• Proficiency with Syngo and portable echocardiography required
• Experience with IV starts, PACS, and biopsies preferred
• Must have experience with Siemens and Philips echo equipment
• Pending state license accepted; License required if applicable
• At least one supervisor reference required for consideration

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