Travel Cardiac Sonographer
Sioux City, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

The cardiac sonographer performs routine and complex echocardiography.  Prepares and positions patient for echocardiography exam and explains procedure.  Operates cardiac ultrasound, doppler and similar equipment to perform procedures according to physician's directive.  Observes the screen during the scan to ensure a satisfactory image for diagnostic purposes making adjustments as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and complex echocardiography
• Prepares patients for procedures, explains procedures to patients 
• Reports changes in patient condition to medical staff
• Provides an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist
• Evaluates quality of sonograms and determines if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated
• Handles documentation of procedures as indicated by standard and facility protocol
• Collaborates in quality control of equipment, filming and obtains service as required
• Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures
• Ensures correct charging of ultrasound procedures and supplies on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• A certification from an accredited ultrasound/sonography school
• One year of experience as an ultrasound technician/sonographer preferred
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Current BLS card
• Current TB test or chest x-ray
• Current physical exam per state or contract requirements
• Successful completion of Amergis Healthcare Staffing testing process
• Successful completion of background screening and hiring process
• Current license 
• At least 2 years of previous experience [required]At least 1 travel contract completed [required]

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.