Cardiac Sonographer
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Sonographer (Cardiac)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Perform cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures to acquire echocardiographic and/or vascular data, ensuring high-quality patient care. Provide education and training in ultrasound procedures for fellows, interns, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program (one year of education equals one year of experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of cardiac sonographer experience (2 years considered if experience is at an academic teaching hospital).
• Minimum of 2 years of travel experience (not a first travel assignment).
• Registered in cardiac ultrasound (ARDMS or RCS via CCI accepted).
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Prior cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound experience in a healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Associate's degree from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• Ability to think deductively and make clinical decisions.
• Experience with ultrasound equipment, including transesophageal transducers.
• Familiarity with research computer systems, hospital information systems, and digital echo storage systems.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular circulatory system principles, including physics and blood flow hemodynamics.
• Experience with typical office equipment (telephone, fax, copier, calculator).

Additional Information

• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours.
• Call-off allowance: up to 36 hours every 13 weeks.
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted.

Technology Used

• Philips EPIQ ultrasound systems
• Intellispace
• EPIC for EMR

This position requires a self-directed professional with solid cardiac sonography experience and prior travel assignments, capable of providing both clinical services and educational support.