Echo Technologist
Grand Junction, CO
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Ultrasonographer, Echo. This position performs diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations under physician direction to support the identification of abnormalities and patient diagnosis. Responsibilities include patient assessment, protocol selection, image-quality review, documentation, equipment monitoring, and effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with shared on-call responsibilities during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree.
  • At least 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).
  • Experience with transesophageal echocardiography, stress and dobutamine echocardiography, adult echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography.
  • Pediatric echocardiography experience preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations using high-frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels.
  • Prepares examination rooms, obtains informed consent, collects relevant clinical history, explains procedures, and positions patients.
  • Reviews patient history and selects appropriate examination protocols.
  • Assesses patient status, performs diagnostic techniques, and provides necessary interventions.
  • Reviews completed examinations for quality, completeness, and alignment with the ordered study.
  • Prepares images and documentation for physician review.
  • Documents and communicates patient information accurately and thoroughly.
  • Supports safe handoffs between shifts through clear communication.
  • Monitors equipment reliability and safety, reports service needs, and maintains supplies and examination areas.
  • Participates in quality initiatives related to patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow.
  • Transports patients as needed and performs other assigned duties.

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