Echocardiography Sonographer
Portland, ME
Prime Time Healthcare
5x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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
-
shifts
to
include
rotating
weekends
Overnight
call
5:30
pm
to
6:30
am
2-3
nights
per
month,
strict
guidelines
and
cardiologist
approval
to
be
called
in7:00
AM
5:30
PM
(10-hour
shifts)Total:
40
hours
per
weekDaily
Workload:
7-8
echocardiograms
per
dayQualifications:Experience:Minimum
5
years
of
echocardiography
experienceAt
least
2+
years
of
acute
inpatient
echo
experience
in
a
Trauma
1
level
facilitySkills:Proficiency
in
a
wide
range
of
high-quality
echo
procedures
that
meet
accreditation
standards,
including
transthoracic
echocardiograms
(TTEs),
stress
echocardiograms, and
transesophageal
echocardiograms
(TEEs),
with
appropriate
use
of
3D
echo
and
strain
imaging.In-depth
knowledge
of
complex
cardiac
anatomy
and
pathology
to
ensure
precise
imaging
and
comprehensive
assessments.Strict
adherence
to
lab
standards
and
protocols
to
maintain
consistency
and
diagnostic
accuracy.Expertise
in
optimizing
image
quality
through
meticulous
scanning
techniques,
appropriate
equipment
settings,
and
the
effective
use
of
ultrasound
contrast
agents.Ability
to
efficiently
manage
high-volume
workflows
in
a
critical
care
environment
while
maintaining
superior
diagnostic
quality.Exceptional
patient
care
and
communication
skills,
ensuring
comfort
and
understanding
throughout
procedures.Strong
time
management
skills
to
balance
workload
and
ensure
timely
completion
of
studies.Commitment
to
a
collaborative
work
culture,
fostering
teamwork
and
continuous
improvement
through
active
participation
in
case
reviews,
feedback
sessions,
and
educational
opportunities
with sonographers,
cardiologists,
and
fellows.Adherence
to
ASE
(American
Society
of
Echocardiography)
and
IAC
(Intersocietal
Accreditation
Commission)
standards,
ensuring
compliance
with
industry
best
practices
and
quality
benchmarks.
General Comments
No. of Positions: 1/1.
Position creation reason:Contractor Replacement