Job DescriptionThis is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:- Competitive Pay: Earn up to $2700 per week, or $67.49 per hour - plus benefits!*
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 13 week assignment 11/23/2026 - 02/20/2027 with a 40-hour work week and 5 shifts per week.
- Location: Waterloo, New York
- Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer - Cardiac Ultrasound Shift Details
- Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Days: Weekdays and Weekends
- Hours per Week: 37.5
- Shift Type: 5x8.0
Required Credentials & Experience
- Must hold Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through ARDMS
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Position Overview
- Responsible for providing exceptional patient care
- Helps lead the performance of diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular systems on patients
- Aids in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders
- Participates in non-invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Demonstrates competency in techniques and the range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients
Clinical Responsibilities
- Performs echocardiogram, exercise stress echocardiogram testing, and Dobutamine stress echocardiogram testing and/or vascular ultrasound exams and vascular stress testing (PVR), per credentialing, to aid in diagnosis of the cardiovascular system
- Responsibilities may include training and conducting performance of fetal echocardiograms in a pediatric setting
- If in a pediatric setting, may perform transthoracic echocardiogram examinations in pediatric and congenital cardiac patients, from neonatal to adult age range
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images
- Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images
- Prepares preliminary interpretation and report for attending cardiologist review
- For critical results/findings, notifies provider per institutional policy
- Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements
Documentation & Records
- Maintains required departmental records
- Maintains day-to-day patient and study logs, data acquisition, and records statistical data (procedure volumes/interpretation volumes) as applicable
Equipment & Supply Management
- Assures that equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications
- Cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment and scan rooms
- Reports any malfunctions as they occur per hospital policy
- Assists in maintenance of supply inventory and requests necessary supplies for test area
Quality, Compliance & Education
- Participates in department process improvement projects
- Maintains infection control policy and procedures
- Completes continuing education to enhance professional growth and maintain credentials
- Assists students and fellows learning in the lab and may assist in the evaluation of students
- Performs other duties as assigned