Adult Echocardiography Technologist
Shreveport, LA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Ultrasonographer specializing in echocardiography. This role performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, including transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, to support the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. The position produces diagnostic-quality images, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with cardiologists and clinical teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited echocardiography, cardiovascular sonography, or equivalent program; two years of experience; operating room or intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography experience; one of the following credentials: Adult Echocardiography (AE) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Vascular Sonography (VS); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: One to three years of echocardiography experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs transthoracic and stress echocardiograms and other cardiac ultrasound procedures according to physician orders.
  • Applies knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
  • Documents and labels studies according to departmental and accreditation standards.
  • Follows established protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in equipment maintenance, quality control, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Communicates with referring providers to clarify orders and ensure appropriate study selection.
  • May assist with patient education regarding procedures and preparation.
  • Supports operating room, inpatient, outpatient, and cardiac catheterization lab services.
  • Performs approximately five to eight cases per day, with an average of five scans.
  • Weekend call and one week of call are required approximately every three to four weeks, depending on staffing.
  • Hospital-laundered scrubs are required in the operating room; navy or black attire may be worn otherwise.
  • Temporary-to-permanent placement may be available.

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