Job Summary
Ultrasonographer Echo (Ultrasound Sonographer) — located at a healthcare facility, this role involves performing diagnostic echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients. The position requires technically proficient execution of 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams, collaborating with cardiologists and hospital departments to ensure quality patient care and accurate documentation.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, two-year allied health education related to patient care, A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation, State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License, American Heart Association BLS Certification, 2 years of actively performing echocardiograms, and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, 4 days a week, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
- Coordinates activities with hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering phones, and ensuring billing accuracy.
- Assists cardiologists by preparing and measuring M-modes and exchanging pertinent diagnostic information.
- Acts as intermediary to deliver, pick up, and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
- Responds to patient needs during exams and reports changes in patient condition to medical staff.
- Orders supplies, maintains a clean and organized work environment, logs patients and exams, and maintains accurate records.
- Participates in departmental and hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities.
- Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for emergency echocardiogram exams outside regular hours as established by department policy.
- Maintains equipment quality control and keeps current on advances in Echocardiography.
- Seeks advice and mentorship from cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
- Assists with additional cardiac procedures as needed.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
