Travel Echo Technologist
Portland, ME
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
4x10 hrs, Days

Facility Info:

Maine Medical Center

22 Bramhall Street 

Portland, ME 04102

Specialty:

ULTRASONOGRAPHER 

Shift:

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)

Rotating days - shifts to include rotating weekends 

Overnight call 5:30 pm to 6:30 am 2-3 nights per month, strict guidelines and cardiologist approval to be called in

Job Description

Daily Workload: 7-8 echocardiograms per day

Skills:

• Proficiency in a wide range of high-quality echo procedures that meet accreditation standards, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging.
• In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology to ensure precise imaging and comprehensive assessments.
• Strict adherence to lab standards and protocols to maintain consistency and diagnostic accuracy.
• Expertise in optimizing image quality through meticulous scanning techniques, appropriate equipment settings, and the effective use of ultrasound contrast agents.
• Ability to efficiently manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining superior diagnostic quality.
• Exceptional patient care and communication skills, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout procedures.
• Strong time management skills to balance workload and ensure timely completion of studies.
• Commitment to a collaborative work culture, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement through active participation in case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows.
• Adherence to ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) and IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and quality benchmarks

Requirements:

5YRS+ Exp Working in Specialty 

5YRS+ Exp Working in Echocardiography 

2YRS+ Exp Working Only in Acute Inpatient Echo in  a Trauma 1 Level Facility 

ACTIVE BLS (AHA)

ACTIVE ACLS (AHA)

HWS Benefits:

Referral Bonus (Up to $500) 

Weekly Pay 

Medical Insurance

401k Matching