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Travel Echo Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

$2,940-3,321/week

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Certification details

Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS)
BLS - must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Required due to the role being cardiology oriented

Job details

This req is to extend current traveler, Name Withheld, 13 weeks.
Current assignment dates: 07/08/24 - 01/04/25
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.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers

Job requirements

Minimum one-year cardiac experience required.
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

40 hrs/week, Day, 5x8 Monday - Friday variable start times 700, 730, 800, 830. Occasional Saturdays.

Additional Details

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.
During the traveler’s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.

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