Travel Echo Technologist - $3,124 per week

Company: UW Health University Hospital
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS)
  • Job Details
  • 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.
    • Job Requirements
    • 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.
      • Schedule Information
      • Monday - Friday with variable start time. Occasional Saturday or Sunday based on operational need.
        • Unit Specific Information
        • 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.
          • Additional Details
          • 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.

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