ULTRASONOGRAPHER ECHO -BACKFILL- DAYS

Join a busy inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a level I trauma center covering essential weekend and weekday shifts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Position Details:

1. Schedule:
2. Rotating days shifts to include weekends (1-2 weekends per month)
3. Overnight call 5:00 pm to 6:30 am 2-3 nights per month, strict guidelines and cardiologist approval to be called in
4. 6:30 AM 5:00 PM or 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
5. Total: 40 hours per week
6. Daily Workload: expectation of 7-8 echocardiograms per day

Qualifications:

1. Experience:
2. Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience
3. At least 2+ years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Trauma 1 level facility
4. Skills:
5. Proficiency in a wide range of high-quality echo procedures that meet accreditation standards, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging.
6. In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology to ensure precise imaging and comprehensive assessments.
7. Strict adherence to lab standards and protocols to maintain consistency and diagnostic accuracy.
8. Expertise in optimizing image quality through meticulous scanning techniques, appropriate equipment settings, and the effective use of ultrasound contrast agents.
9. Ability to efficiently manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining superior diagnostic quality.
10. Exceptional patient care and communication skills, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout procedures.
11. Strong time management skills to balance workload and ensure timely completion of studies.
12. Commitment to a collaborative work culture, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement through active participation in case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows.
13. Adherence to ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) and IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and quality benchmarks.