Travel Echo Technologist - $3,124 per week at UW Health University Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin

Travel Echo Technologist - $3,124 per week

Job Description

Monday - Friday with variable start time. Occasional Saturday or Sunday based on operational need.
The Cardiac Sonographer independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate and records the results and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated.
The results of these exams are used to direct the course of patient care.
The sonographer uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to evaluate anatomical, pathological, diagnostic disease processes.
The sonographer assists with transthoracic echo, transesophageal and stress testing; dobutamine, treadmill exercise stress echo and carotid duplex.
The sonographer communicates preliminary impressions of examination results to reading and supervising physicians.
All examinations are performed within standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients, and occasionally on adolescents and pediatric age groups.
The sonographer performs examinations using both stationary and portable equipment.
The sonographer serves as a clinical instructor for the UW School of Ultrasound, and participates in the instruction of fellows, residents, and visiting physicians.
The sonographer may also participate in clinical research, and acts as a clinical resource to staff at their own facility and throughout the system.

Minimum one-year cardiac experience required.
Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS).
BLS – must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY.
Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field.

Monday - Friday with variable start time. Occasional Saturday or Sunday based on operational need.

Floating - Travelers are the first. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization.

Required per Vaya standard.
Current/valid Drivers License required if driving is requirement of the position.
Required for clinical positions only.
Check Unit Description to determine certifications required.

Travel Echo Technologist - $3,124 per week