Job Title:

Sonographer -

Travel Location:

Morristown, New Jersey Duration:

3 months (+extensions)

Shift:

Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun (9a-7p) or Tues-Sat 10:30-6:30p

Hourly Pay:

$61- $64

Duties:

Prepares patient for examination focusing on patient comfort and satisfaction, explains the procedure in easy-to-understand terms performs ultrasound procedures, relieve patients of pre-testing anxiety and directly observes the and monitors the patient during the entire process. Sets-up equipment to administer procedures in a timely fashion. Carefully reviews prior reports and images, and patient chart. Ensures that proper images have been obtained, studies are complete and through, appropriate techniques have been employed, reader is notified. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

Experienced Sonographer to perform high quality Adult Echo studies as per

ASE & IAC

Guidelines in a premiere cardiac center. Dedicated inpatient echo work experience is a must. Experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 inpatient cases in echocardiography. Proficiency in valvular assessment with strong spectral Doppler and Pedoff skills. Experience with contrast echocardiography and agitated saline studies. Ability to work independently, recognize abnormalities and quickly respond to critical findings. Techs

MUST HAVE TAVR TTE

experience scanning pre TAVr treatment patients with crticial Aortic stenosis - this must be reflected on their resume as well. The department only needs high end techs with a lot of experince or have worked for a valve center/structural heart facility. All candidates that do not meet these requirements will be rejected.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

TEE and Stress Echo experience. Familiarity with 3D echo imaging. TAVR, Mitral Clip, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, VAD, closure device protocols. Maintaining ICAEL - accreditation echo lab standards. Experience using Philips ie33 and Epiq systems.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education:

Graduate of CAAHEP or ABHES Cardiovascular Technology Program preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

Registered Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Basic Life Support - AHA Experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 inpatient cases in echocardiography.

Schedule Notes:

Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun (9a-7p) or Tues-Sat 10:30-6:30p

Department:

Non-Invasive Svcs Pay:

$61.00 - $64.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

TAVR TTE

: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RDCS or CCI (Required)

Work Location:

On the road