WI - Cardiac Sonographer

Please Read Before Submitting: Traveler must meet all minimum requirements below to be considered. Do not submit travelers who have or will have expiring licenses and/or certifications during time frame of entire assignment. Traveler will automatically be declined. Only submit traveler who can work schedule in posting and interested in the unit.We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer:The Cardiac Sonographer independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of noninvasive 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.Minimum Requirements:Facility Requirement: Traveler must have permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Madison (address must be included in travelers profile). Experience: Minimum one year cardiac experience required Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital. Prior traveler experience highly preferred Licensure and Certification: Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS). BLS must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY Education: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. References: Needs 2 completed references from recent work environment/assignments (supervisor or manager only for work performed in the last two years). Floating Travelers are the first to float to floors working with children up to 1 year of age and/or based on the travelers competency skills/experience. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the traveler s assignment if the primary unit no longer has a need shifts will be reassigned to another unit in order to complete contract. Location: University Hospital 600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation.

Shift: 40 hours/week Days 8 hour variable shifts Monday Friday. Start time will vary from 7:00am 9:00am. Saturday rotation. Traveler can choose 13 or 26 week rotation.

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Echo Technologist

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