Travel Cardiac Sonographer
Rome, GA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Echo Technologist with 2+ years of experience and ARDMS certification for a day shift assignment at a major teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a hospital with a Level 2 Trauma designation and teaching environment
• Three dedicated echo rooms in an outpatient area, with an average daily caseload of 10-25 patients
• Serves primarily adult inpatients and outpatients, with occasional pediatric cases
• Diagnoses include CHF, valve disorders, pre/post-surgical and pre/post-catheterization assessments
• No open-heart procedures are performed
• Standard and advanced echocardiography procedures performed, including strain imaging, 3D measurements, bubble studies, stress echoes, TEEs (some in OR), and Definity contrast
• Uses Phillips Echo equipment, PACS: ISCV (Phillips), and SIFCO for scope processing
• Epic EMR system is used and experience with Epic is preferred
• Schedule is 10-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a rotating day off each week
• On-call required 1-2 nights per week (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and every 3rd-4th weekend, with a 30-minute response time
• Floating is not required
• Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms and advanced echo procedures for a diverse patient population
• Support is provided by a department team of 3-5 techs, a lead tech, onsite manager, and cardiologist during the day
• Orientation includes facility-specific and unit training
• Holiday coverage is less than 50% of holidays per contract, limited to scheduled inpatient echoes
• Black scrubs are required
• Free parking is available in a parking deck
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Schedule is released about one month in advance

Requirements

• ARDMS certification is required; CCI is not accepted
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent echocardiography experience is required
• First-time travelers considered if they have 5+ years of Echo experience
• Must be proficient in standard echo skills, strain imaging, 3D measurements, bubble studies, stress echoes, TEEs, and Definity contrast
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• 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