Talent4Health
Local Contract Cardiac Sonographer - $58 per hour
Talent4Health, Mequon, Wisconsin, United States, 53097
Talent4Health is seeking a local contract Cardiac Sonographer for a local contract job in Mequon, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 10/20/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Job Summary: Responsible for performing Transthoracic echocardiograms, setting up and assisting with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and, under the direction of a trained echocardiographer. Responsible for setting up and performing exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms to the standards set forth by the American Society of Echocardiography. Demonstrates increasing competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience: One to three years’ experience as a cardiac sonographer is required. Demonstrate proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3- dimensional, Doppler, and Transesophageal echocardiograms as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices. Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled. Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtains optimal images utilizing ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking systems and off line analysis systems. Recognizes basis cardiac pathology. Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures. Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist including comparison of previous studies. Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, off-line analysis systems. Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager. Sets up for and assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Cleans and sterilizes TEE probe, performs TEE probe leakage testing according to department Policy and Procedure. Maintains clean and orderly patient care environment. Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to echo lab leader. Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records. Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes. Prepares and instructs patients pre- and post-procedure. Utilizes ultrasound contrast according to ASE guidelines and indications and dept policy including understanding and explanation of potential side effects. Required Education: Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree. Successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology. OR Cardiovascular Technology. OR Equivalent education. Preferred Education: Previous healthcare-related training such as CNA, EMT, PCA, or other is preferred. Required Certifications & Licensure: AHA – BLS required. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from CCI. OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI within About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! Why Choose us? When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer. Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates. 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