Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer - Travel/Contract - Plainview, TX

Profession: Radiology / Cardiology
Specialty:  Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Plainview, Texas
Facility: Level IV Trauma - 49 beds - Short Term Acute Care
Job Type (Per Diem/Travel Contract): Travel/Contract
Hourly Pay Rate: $82.76
Shift: 40 hours, 4x10 - 7:00am-5:30pm
On Call: some weekends
Duration: 13-week contract
Experience Required: 2 years of experience
License Required: TX
Certifications Required: ACLS/BLS
First-timers accepted: N/A
Skills Required:
Responsibilities
Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to physician orders and departmental protocols.
Assist with stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and contrast studies as needed.
Acquire and optimize diagnostic cardiac ultrasound images for interpretation by cardiologists.
Evaluate image quality and obtain additional views when clinically indicated.
Prepare patients by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort throughout the examination.
Operate, maintain, and perform quality control on echocardiography equipment.
Accurately document patient information and imaging findings in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and HIPAA guidelines.