November 19, 2024

Capstone Health

Albuquerque

CONTRACT & FULL TIME

Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech - Albuquerque, NM- 2674165

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IMPORTANT!! These positions fill very quickly. Sometimes within hours. Please have the following ready to be submitted to our Interviewing Team! Thank you!
-Updated Resume (non indeed resume)
-Copies of all Certs/Licenses
-Reference Letters or #'s (if you have)
Duration: 13 weeks Travel position
Start Date: Interviewing ASAP for Tentative 12/16 Start
Location: Albuquerque, NM
******permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Albuquerque (permanent address must be included in resume & additional cert/licenses & onboarding documents*****
Pay: $2,400/weekly
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Days, 10 hour weekday shifts 8:00am - 6:30pm. Weekends on call shared with all members of staff. 13 week assignment
MUST HAVES/REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking an Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer:
The Cardiac Sonographer independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate, and records the results and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated. The results of these exams are used to direct the course of patient care. The sonographer uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to evaluate anatomical, pathological, diagnostic disease processes.
The sonographer assists with transthoracic echo, transesophageal and stress testing; dobutamine, treadmill exercise stress echo and carotid duplex. The sonographer communicates preliminary impressions of examination results to reading and supervising physicians. All examinations are performed within standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients, and occasionally on adolescents and pediatric age groups. The sonographer performs examinations using both stationary and portable equipment.
The sonographer serves as a clinical instructor for the UW School of Ultrasound, and participates in the instruction of fellows, residents, and visiting physicians. The sonographer may also participate in clinical research, and acts as a clinical resource to staff at their own facility and throughout the system.
Facility Requirement:

Traveler must have permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Madison

Experience:

Minimum two years cardiac experience required
1st timer travel experience permittable
Need experience with adult and peds
Need national cert and NM license (pending ok)

Licensure and Certification:

Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS).
BLS – must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY

Education:

Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field.

References:

Needs 2 completed references from recent work environment/assignments (supervisor or manager only for work performed in the last two years).

Floating:
Capstone Healthcare offers health, vision, and dental insurance, paid over-time, short-term disability insurance, 401k, and paid life insurance!
Job Types: Full-time, Travel healthcare, Contract
Pay: $2,400.00 per week
Benefits: