Cardiac Sonographer
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Sonographer (Cardiac Ultrasound) - Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Orientation: 12 hours of non-billable orientation (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• Call-Off Policy: Up to 36 hours off allowed every 13 weeks
• Local candidates not accepted; 100-mile radius restriction applies

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 on ultrasound procedures to 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound experience in a healthcare environment
• Registered in cardiac ultrasound or registry eligible
• 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

Additional Notes

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Commitment to meaningful, impactful work supporting patients and colleagues
• Call as needed during the day shift