Travel Cardiac Sonographer - $2,517 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Cardiac Sonographer for a travel job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 12/09/2024 Duration: 12 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Staggered start times between 7am and 9am; 8 hour shift Monday-Friday. On call generally starts after first 30 days, depending upon ability to learn protocol. Call is one week (5 days). If on call is over the weekend, it starts Friday 5pm and ends Monday at 7am. Rotation frequency depends upon the number of staff. Summary: Responsible for performing sedated and non-sedated echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, provide TEE support to physicians, and conduct pre and postoperative TTE on normal and congenital hearts. The patient population ranges from neonate to adult. Must: Be skilled and have the ability to work with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Have excellent communication skills and work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast paced care environment. Be technology minded, detail oriented and be able to follow precise directions. Be able to perform high quality scans on neonatal patients who can weigh less than one-pound with many complex medical issues. Depending on department needs, may be asked to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG and Holter monitor hook ups. This position requires participation in the afterhours and weekend call schedule. Responsibilities: Gain the skills to perform independently, high quality normal and complex echocardiographic exams enabling pediatric cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of various congenital and acquired heart abnormalities. Understand the basic requirements for study completion which include measurements and calculations to assess anatomy and function of normal hearts and hearts with congenital defects. Identifies indications and limitations of exam and procedures. Gain increasing proficiency in the functionality of various ultrasound equipment such as adjusting the US for proper settings, transducer selection, and other advanced functionality. Understands the physics of ultrasound, the physics of blood flow and bio-effects of ultrasound. Gain proficiency to perform 2D exams independently, complete the protocol in a timely manner, and recognize normal and common abnormal structures. Gain proficiency to perform independently, Doppler exams and recognizes normal and abnormal patterns. Sets up equipment for TEEs. Write preliminary reports in a timely manner. Attends in echo lectures, journal clubs, and case conferences pertaining to Cardiology. Prepares for Echo exam either through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI. Must pass the exam within one year of hire and before being considered for advancement. Perform inpatient and outpatient diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds that are in accordance with ASE and/ or IAC clinical and quality guidelines. Assist with intraoperative TEE, TEE in the Cath lab or at the bedside. Responsible for performing, archiving and calculations of all pediatric cardiac ultrasound imaging by using appropriate machine optimization, probe/ transducer section, and patient positioning. Utilize critical thinking skills and a segmental approach while imaging to provide high quality studies in normal to complex congenital heart defects. Must be able to learn and adapt to a variety of ultrasound equipment, software, and protocols. Notifies and communicates with physicians throughout the day for exam interpretation. Performs QC and QI and daily operational maintenance of echo lab equipment as directed in accordance with lab and hospital policies and procedures. Maintain lab supply par levels and ensure rooms and equipment are clean and ready throughout the day. Maintain annual CEU credits by seeking out and participating in ongoing educational and skills advancement opportunities. Collaborate with peers and care givers across multiple areas of the organization in adherence to the Core Values of Health. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: A. Education/Skills Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasound technology or a Bachelors Degree in Biological Science preferred. B. Experience 0-3 years of recent experience in performing adult or pediatric cardiac echocardiograms is required. Knowledge of congenital anomalies (not required for adult echo tech) is required of all Pedi echo techs, as the associate is required to move from basic to complex knowledge of complex CONGENITAL heart defects. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS is required. Eligible to take Registry exam upon hire date. New grads who have completed their clinical and didactics at an accredited program or have their BA and are eligible to sit for their registry. Must pass within a year of hiring and must be registered in pediatrics, in order to proceed to the next career level. Work Schedule: Varies TB_HC Talent Burst Job ID 24-18790. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: 23101 - Travel: Non Invasive Imaging Pediatric Echo Sonographer About TalentBurst, Inc TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape. Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.