Echocardiography Technologist
Santa Fe, NM
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,412/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Echo Technologist, Adult Echocardiographer, Echocardiographer, Cardiac Sonographer or Echo-Vascular Sonographer (2 years)
Description
Echo Tech (Echocardiography) - Travel Position
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4 days/week, 10 hours/day)
Weekend Requirement: Yes
Employment Type: Travel, Full Time
Job Summary
Perform diagnostic echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients using 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams. Assist cardiologists during exams and coordinate with hospital departments to ensure smooth workflow and accurate billing. Participate in quality control, performance improvement activities, and on-call coverage for emergency echo exams outside regular hours.
Responsibilities
- Perform technically proficient echocardiographic exams (2D, M-mode, Doppler)
- Coordinate scheduling, patient transport, and communication with hospital departments
- Assist cardiologists by preparing measurements and exchanging diagnostic information
- Manage delivery and distribution of dictations promptly
- Respond to patient needs and report changes in condition to appropriate staff
- Order supplies and maintain cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms
- Log patient exams and maintain accurate records
- Participate in departmental and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
- Share responsibility for on-call emergency echo coverage
- Maintain equipment quality control and coordinate repairs
- Stay current with advances in echocardiography and seek mentorship for skill development
- Assist with other cardiac procedures as needed
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Certification / Licenses
- Valid Echo Technologist license in New Mexico
- New Mexico Echo Sonographer License
- ARDMS or CCI
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Experience
- Echo Technologist experience within the last year
- 1 year of Echo Technologist experience
Additional Information
- This is a backfill replacement position
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
7 nurses found this helpful
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 Santa Fe, NM
As a Travel Echo Technologist in Santa Fe, NM here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially in housing and healthcare.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high is around 85°F and low is around 50°F.
- Winter average high is around 45°F and low is around 20°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, but they may be limited due to the popularity of the city.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is convenient for getting around.
- Santa Fe has a diverse population with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- There is a growing community of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Fe offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving traditional New Mexican dishes.
- The city is also known for its art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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