Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - $3,630 per week in Palo Alto, CA

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: Echo Cardiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience preferred License: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) Certifications: Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) credential with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred Must-Have: Successful completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program Description: Under the direction of the echocardiography laboratory leadership, the Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies. Assists with complex congenital cardiac studies and works towards competency in complex congenital anatomy and physiology. Demonstrates knowledge of normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics. Works towards knowledge of congenital cardiac abnormalities, cardiac pathology, and palliative or corrective congenital heart procedures. Collaborates with laboratory leadership to understand the diagnostic imaging necessary to answer clinical questions. Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies on assigned patients of all ages and across various hospital environments. Assists in gathering ultrasound and other medical data necessary for the physician to reach a medical diagnosis. Shows a high capacity for critical thinking, judgment, and skill throughout the role. Engages leadership to ensure that equipment remains functional. Participates in outreach clinics, weekend, holiday coverage, and on-call services as assigned. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed, and billing. Reviews indications for exams and other pertinent medical information in preparation for echocardiograms. Responsible for the performance and acquisition of structurally normal cardiac ultrasound studies and assists with complex congenital cardiac studies. Performs appropriate infection prevention. Identifies patients per policy, including an introduction and explanation of the examination process, creating a warm environment for patients and families, instructing and assisting patients throughout the procedure. Utilizes ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images on patients with anatomy ranging from normal to complex in accordance with imaging protocols. Presents and reviews echocardiographic studies with the physician and obtains additional images as requested. Performs quantitative assessment of echocardiographic data in accordance with imaging protocols. Assists in gathering ultrasound and other medical data to enable the physician to reach a medical diagnosis. Completes studies efficiently. Utilizes the cardiology PACS to document observations and quantifications made during the study for final review and interpretation by the reading physician or another qualified medical professional. Ensures studies are archived on the cardiology PACS network and engages with leadership when technical issues arise. Assists leadership to ensure ultrasound equipment and accessories maintain functionality. Attends regular quality improvement meetings.