Echo Technologist
Bangor, ME
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Ultrasonographer Echo Specialty. The role operates medical imaging equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce diagnostic images for cardiologist interpretation. Responsibilities include performing a variety of echocardiography examinations, documenting patient care, preparing preliminary reports, and providing compassionate care while working independently and collaboratively.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire; and an appropriate echocardiography credential, including Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
• Additional Information:
  • Operates echocardiography equipment and performs standard, limited, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
  • Performs portable examinations and evaluates images for quality and optimal visualization of anatomy and pathology.
  • Uses color Doppler, power Doppler, spectral Doppler, and M-mode imaging techniques.
  • Prepares preliminary reports for cardiologist review and final interpretation.
  • Documents patient care and examination details in electronic medical records.
  • Verifies examination orders, clinical information, patient identity, preparation requirements, allergies, and applicable referral documentation.
  • Performs peripheral intravenous access when indicated and permitted by applicable certification requirements.
  • Maintains appropriate cleaning, storage, testing, and documentation procedures for transesophageal echocardiography equipment.
  • Sends completed images for continued patient care and follows established echocardiography workflow procedures.
  • Demonstrates effective communication, compassionate patient interaction, independent judgment, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits