Echocardiography Sonographer
Wheeling, WV
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating
$3,024/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Echo Technologist, Adult Echocardiographer, Echocardiographer, Cardiac Sonographer or Echo-Vascular Sonographer (2 years)
Description
Sonographer (Echo Tech)
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Work schedule options: Monday-Friday with either 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts
- Shift hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, plus on-call from 5:30 PM - 7:00 AM and 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays
- Average workload: 35-50 studies per day depending on staffing
- Studies performed: Echocardiograms (Echo), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiograms
- Patient setting: Both inpatient and outpatient
- Orientation: Hospital orientation on Monday, followed by floor-specific orientation Tuesday through Friday
- Dress code: No specific scrub colors required; neat and professional appearance expected
- Radiology support: Vascular surgeon reads in-house; cardiologist available on call after hours
Required Qualifications
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) certification via ARDMS
- Must have at least 1 year of active scanning experience within the last 2 years
- Valid, unexpired driver’s license (submission must include a copy)
- Disclosure of any licensing issues at time of submission
Equipment & Systems
- EMR system: Sunrise
- Ultrasound equipment: Phillips Epics
Additional Notes
- Candidates must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel to the facility
- On-call duties include nights and weekends, rotating with other staff members
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Wheeling, WV
As a Travel Echo Technologist in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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