Echo Vascular Cardiac Sonographer

Position:  Echo Vascular Cardiac Sonographer.

Openings: 2

Location: Lagrange, GA

Duration: 6-month contract to hire.  

Pay Rate:  $35.00 – $54.00 based on years of experience.
Sign on bonus- Yes, negotiable rate at conversion.  

Relocation package – Yes, negotiable rate at conversion.

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process:  1 and done onsite interview.

Must-Haves:

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Minimum of one-year experience in echocardiography or vascular sonography.
• Vascular Certification: ARDMS(RVT) or ARRT-VS, or CCI (RVS).
• Echo certification: ARDMS (RDCS-AE) or CCI (RCS).
• EPIC experience.

Preferred

• Philips CX50 experience.

Day-to-Day:

The Echo-Vascular Sonographer functions in a dual-role position as both Echo Technologist and Vascular Sonographer. As such, must conform to the job roles and responsibilities of that both provide: The Echo-Vascular Sonographer functions under the direction of the System Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, trans esophageal and stress echocardiograms. As well as perform all vascular imaging including: 2D scans, duplex imaging, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, and doppler studies. Perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Have the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. The Echo-Vascular Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound Image Enhancing Agents as well as saline bubble studies. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis.