Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Consulting, MEDITECH, Medical Diagnosis, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, RCS (Revision Control System), Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Training/Teaching, Travel Planning, Ultrasound
10/12hour shift requests will NOT be considered for this need. Please make sure your traveler WILL work posted schedule before upload.
BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload.
The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiography exams, including sub-specialty exams such as stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography. Employing two-dimensional and color Spectral Doppler and M-mode imaging techniques, the sonographer images patients as requested by ordering physician. The sonographer works independently, consulting with the ordering or interpreting physician as needed, especially when unusual or unexpected findings are encountered. Must have the ability to synthesize varying amounts of data related to the patient s medical history. The Sonographer is responsible for the patient s welfare for the entire time the patient is in the outpatient facility, or for the length of time the inpatient is in the testing area.
Must be proficient in/or willing to cross train for vascular examinations.
Ability to function independently and proficiently.
Must be able to move and lift patients, equipment, and supplies on a regular basis.
Ability to function in a high stress, work in intensive environment.
Must be able to operate HIS and CIS computers.
- Must have working knowledge of clinical emergency equipment such as oxygen tanks and suction apparatus
Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD/DURING INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
8hrs non-billable orientation
Holiday, Call-Back and OT Multipliers - 1.25%
Call: 4$/hr
RequirementDescription:
BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload.
Profile Requirements: - Work History
- Skills Checklist Echo Tech, current to 1 year [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
- 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
- Active American Heart Association BLS or ARC - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
- Active American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ARDMS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]