Travel Echocardiography Technologist - $2,465 per week
Job Summary
The Ultrasonographer Echo is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures within the healthcare facility. This role involves assisting a credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) procedures. The position requires thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Responsibilities include executing echocardiograms such as two-dimensional (2-D), M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and Doppler studies, along with knowledge of strain and three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography. The Ultrasonographer also obtains patient history, helps patients onto and off beds, and communicates abnormal studies directly to cardiologists.
Job Details
Location: 20 Prospect Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Schedule: Shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school or accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography with RDMS or RDCS certification
A minimum of 2 years of experience
Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques
Documentation of at least 15 hours of echocardiography-related continuing education over three years
Must acquire and maintain relevant competencies, certifications, and continuing education to meet facility accreditation or licensing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred
Two years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area preferred
Benefits
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits