Travel Echo Tech - $2,770 per week in Madison, WI

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Hours Experience: Minimum one year of cardiac experience required. License: Registered in echocardiography. Certifications: BLS certification through American Heart Association only. Must-Have: Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approved ultrasound program. Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field. Description: The Cardiac Sonographer independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology. Results and clinical preliminary impressions are recorded as indicated. The outcomes of these exams are used to guide the course of patient care. The sonographer employs cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as necessary to evaluate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic disease processes. The sonographer assists with transthoracic echo, transesophageal, and stress testing, including dobutamine and treadmill exercise stress echo and carotid duplex. Preliminary impressions of examination results are communicated to supervising physicians. All examinations are performed according to standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients, with occasional exams on adolescents and pediatric age groups. The sonographer utilizes both stationary and portable equipment for examinations. The sonographer may serve as a clinical instructor and participate in the instruction of medical fellows, residents, and visiting physicians. Participation in clinical research and acting as a clinical resource to staff may also be part of the responsibilities. Travelers may have shifts scheduled in multiple units depending on staffing needs. Shifts may include weekend rotations to support coverage. Occasional call may be requested. The role requires the ability to meet expectations for pace and volume, with an expectation of completing 7 scans per day.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a