Echocardiography Sonographer
Portland, ME
Trusted Talent
Rotating
$2,564/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care637 beds
Pay
Description
Join a busy inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a Level I trauma center covering essential weekend and midweek shifts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Rotating days
- Overnight Call: 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, 2-3 nights per month, with guidelines and cardiologist approval needed to be called in
- Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
- Total: 40 hours per week
- Daily Workload: 7-8 echocardiograms per day
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience with at least 2+ years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Level I trauma facility
- Skills:
- Proficiency in a wide range of high-quality echo procedures, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), with 3D echo and strain imaging
- In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology
- Strict adherence to lab standards and protocols
- Expertise in optimizing image quality
- Ability to manage high-volume workflows while maintaining diagnostic quality
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Commitment to a collaborative work culture
- Adherence to ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) and IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards
General Comments:
- Position creation reason: Internal vacancy coverage
Note: The position specifics such as facility details and EMR system are not included.
Facility
Maine Medical Center Bramhall
16 nurses recommend working with Maine Medical Center Bramhall
- Short Term Acute Care
- 637 beds
Employer
Trusted Talent
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Benefits:
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account / HRA
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (with company match)
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay
- Guaranteed hours (where contract specifies)
- Referral bonus ($1,500)
- Sign-on bonus (where applicable per contract)
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing education / CEU reimbursement
- Travel reimbursement
- Housing or housing stipend
- 24/7 recruiter access
- Loyalty / completion bonus program
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- The Joint Commission — Certified for Health Care Staffing Services
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About Portland, ME
As a Travel Cardiac Sonographer in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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