Compensation : $68.47 - $68.47 Hourly

Client Job Ref ID : 142346

Shift Description : Night shifts - 36 hours

Travel Contract - Echo Technician

Evanston, Illinois, United States - 60202

Job Title: Travel Contract - Echo Technician

Number of positions: 1

Shift: Night shifts- 36 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 08/14/2023

Hourly pay: $68.47

OT: 1.5

Weekly Pay: $2,566

Job Description

Department: Diagnostic Cardiology Anc

Shift timings: 07:00-17:00

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
• Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in department.
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Certification
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• BLS Provider American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required: Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Sonography Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Required a minimum of two years of ECHO Tech Experience.
  
  

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
  
  

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
  
  

About Healthcare Staffing Plus

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Required Skills

Cardiac device, Cardiac procedures, Cardiology/Radiology, Excellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,, Clinical knowledge Reference Code

142346 Job Category

Sonographer Facility Type

Agency,Hospital Based Pay Rate

68.47 - 68.47USDPer Hour Specialty

Cardiology,Cardiology-non-invasive,Radiology Geographical Setting

Urban,Metropolitan On Call

Yes Board Certification

Yes

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other