Travel Echo Technologist - $3,100 per week

Company: UW Health Clinics
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Registered in vascular ultrasound (RVT or RVS).
• BLS must be certified through the American Heart Association ONLY.
  • Job Details
  • We are seeking a Vascular Sonographer who independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate, and records the results and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated. The results of these exams are used to direct the course of patient care. This position is a full performance Vascular Sonographer with knowledge of peripheral vascular anatomy, physiology and pathology. The sonographer will evaluate complex disease states using state of the art equipment in arterial and venous testing, and participate in daily maintenance and care of equipment.
  • Examinations are performed within standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients, and occasionally on adolescents and pediatric age groups.
  • The sonographer performs examinations in both the clinic and hospital settings using both stationary and portable equipment.
  • Communicates preliminary impressions of examination results to referring physicians both within UW Health, as well as outside clinics and organizations.
  • The sonographer serves as a clinical instructor for the UW School of Ultrasound, and participates in the instruction of fellows, residents, and visiting physicians.
  • May also participate in clinical research, and acts as a clinical resource to staff at their own facility and throughout the system.
    • Job Requirements
    • Minimum one year vascular imaging experience required.
    • Must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center or similar size hospital.
    • Prior traveler experience highly preferred.
    • Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field.
    • Needs 2 completed references from recent work environment/assignments (supervisor or manager only) for work performed in the last two years.
      • Schedule Information
      • Traveler must be able to work the schedule in the posting.
      • Travelers are the first to float to floors working with children up to 1 year of age and/or based on the traveler's competency skills/experience.
      • The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization.
      • During the traveler's assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete the contract.
        • Additional Details
        • UW Health is moving away from using outdated file formats for Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Profiles will need to be submitted in the following format: .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx file types.

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