Travel Sonographer / Ultrasound Tech Sonographer Job

Healthforce•San Luis Obispo, CA

6d•$2,435 - $2,486•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel - temporary position for a Sonographer / Ultrasound Tech in San Luis Obispo, California. The assignment is for a Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a duration of 8 contract weeks. The role involves performing various cardiovascular and non-invasive imaging studies, documenting findings, conducting peripheral vascular studies, performing stress tests and Holter monitoring, and potentially precepting new staff. The position requires participation in rotational call and adherence to facility guidelines.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasonographer (RDCS) required
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) required
Fetal Echocardiography (FE) required or preferred as noted
ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCCS required
CCI-RCS or RDCS required
BLS from an approved provider required
At least two years of recent experience as a cardiac ultrasound sonographer
Completion of a one-year certified cardiac ultrasound course or equivalent practical experience
Ability to work in a short-term acute care setting
Ability to perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal imaging
Ability to participate in rotational call as described
Must be prepared to work in the specified location and comply with facility guidelines for imaging procedures.

Nice To Haves

two years vascular experience preferred
pediatric cardiac sonography and/or fetal echocardiography experience preferred
two years of hospital-based ultrasound experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform cardiovascular and non-invasive imaging studies, including M-Mode with calculations, 2-D procedures with all required views and calculations, and Doppler echo with analysis; document data accurately for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Obtain data and interpret findings in terms of age-specific needs (e.g., pediatric echo or geriatric Doppler exams) and assist physicians by providing timely information and recognizing potential patient issues.
Conduct peripheral vascular studies, including arterial and venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-brachial index, and carotid ultrasound.
Perform tilt table exams, treadmill stress testing, 24-hour Holter monitoring, and pharmacological studies as indicated.
Precept new staff and provide mentorship to colleagues as needed; maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in cardiovascular imaging.
Ensure proper documentation, equipment safety, infection control, and patient comfort throughout imaging procedures.