Job Description
Location:
White Plains, New York Facility Type:
Academic Medical Center / Outpatient Clinic Start Date:
Immediate / As soon as available Length of Assignment:
Temporary / Travel Contract (Approximately 20 weeks / 800 hours) Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours per week) State License Needed:
Not applicable for this modality, but national ARDMS certification is required Compensation:
Competitive weekly pay (~$2,900 weekly gross pay). Specific hourly rates, travel allowances, and customized tax-free stipend packages will be tailored to your unique profile and discussed directly with your Medix recruiter. Position Overview Medix is partnering with a prestigious clinical healthcare partner to find a skilled and compassionate travel Pediatric Lead Lead Echocardiography Technician. In this role, you will act as a travel clinician providing dedicated support to our client's facility. You will lead and mentor team members while performing high-quality, non-invasive pediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations on neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Working closely with pediatric cardiologists, you will operate state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to evaluate congenital and acquired heart conditions in a fast-paced environment. This travel assignment offers the opportunity to practice your specialty in a brand-new, modern medical building. Job Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and support echocardiography technicians in delivering high-quality imaging services. Coordinate daily scheduling of echocardiograms, ensuring optimal workflow, balanced workload distribution, and proper coverage. Perform comprehensive pediatric echocardiograms and transmit images for review by pediatric cardiology. Integrate patient history, medical record documentation, and lab results to adapt the sonographic exam as necessary. Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate preliminary findings directly to the pediatric cardiologist, fellows, and nurse practitioners. Perform all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations. Maintain records for daily operations and assist in the upkeep of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification. Educate patients, families, students, fellows, and new technicians in all aspects of echocardiography. Ensure a calm, comfortable, and child-friendly environment during procedures. Conform to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance, and safety guidelines. Job Qualifications Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent plus a Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification from an accredited program (CAAHEP), or an Associate's Degree in ultrasound/sonography technology. A Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred. Certification:
Active ARDMS certification required (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography preferred). Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an echocardiography technician, with dedicated experience in pediatric cardiac sonography. Leadership:
Previous leadership, charge, or supervisory experience is highly preferred. Skills:
Strong bedside manner and a gentle approach with children and anxious families. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records is preferred. Benefits Clinicians scheduled on assignments through Medix are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid Sick Leave:
Medix provides paid sick leave according to applicable state and local sick leave ordinances. Health Benefits / Dental / Vision:
Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s). 401k: Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Short Term Disability Insurance Term Life Insurance Plan For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
