Cardiac Sonographer
Madison, WI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer with at least one year of cardiac experience and current BLS and echocardiography registration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital setting providing cardiac sonography services
• Perform assessments and a variety of non-invasive ultrasound studies on adults, geriatrics, and occasionally adolescents and pediatric patients
• Procedures include transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, stress testing, dobutamine and treadmill exercise stress echo, and carotid duplex
• Use both stationary and portable ultrasound equipment
• Schedule is 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotational weekend coverage and variable start times between 7:00 and 9:00 AM
• Possible call coverage as needed
• Travelers may be scheduled to float to multiple units or locations within the organization based on staffing needs
• Independently perform and adapt diagnostic ultrasound procedures and record clinical preliminary impressions
• Assist with and perform a variety of diagnostic cardiac and vascular procedures
• Communicate preliminary exam impressions to supervising physicians
• Participate as a clinical instructor and clinical resource for staff and learners
• May participate in clinical research projects
• Travelers are the first to float according to facility needs

Requirements

• Minimum of one year cardiac sonography experience required
• Current registration in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS) required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Graduate of an ultrasonography program required
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasonography training program preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Ultrasonography, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or a related health sciences field preferred
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the primary work site
• 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