Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,605 per week

Aureus Medical Group - Imaging is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated payment breakdown
~$2405.00-$2605.00/wk*
~$1160.00-$1360.00 in weekly taxable income
~$29.00/hr-$34.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1245.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments
Job Description: -To provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients, technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing, and to handle other duties as required or assigned. Essential Functions: -Performs high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, along with identifying EKG abnormalities and/or arrthymia. -Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities. -Understands complimenting imaging and/or doppler techniques, including when to use these methods to investigate specific clinical questions. -Demonstrates use of M-Mode technique for measuring the cardiac dimensions at precise times of the cardiac cycle. -Estimates the severity of the valvular insufficiencies by mapping the dimensions, orientation, and directions of the regurgitant jet with the color flow doppler. -Assess the blood flow through the heart, including increased velocities, stenosis, regurgitations and shunts with the pulsed and continuous-wave doppler. -Uses contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal. -Evaluates left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and documents wall motion abnormalities. -Recognizes rare, common, simple and complex congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, possible outcomes of palliative and corrective surgical procedures. -Completes the study according to updated protocols, recognizes the needs and presents additional views, calculations and measurements when necessary. -Uses segmental approach while obtaining the images of the cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal and suprasternal notch regions. -Operates the ultrasound equipment, including the function of all controls affecting the quality of the data displayed. This includes knowledge of the key controls to expedite the study and produce interpretable images (TCG, focus, gains). -Selects the transducer best suited to the structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration. -Obtains, reviews, and documents pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results. -Correlates clinical history with exam to be performed and consults with the cardiologist for clarification. -Monitors, records, charges and communicates appropriately utilizing computerized documentation system. -Prepares, instructs, assists the patients, and produces the images in a timely manner for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms. -Assists the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). -Communicates results to the cardiologist and responds to possible questions and concerns in a timely manner. -Maintains monthly correlation studies and monthly statistics. -Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure. -Participates in mobile echo/vascular service regionally. -Participates in callback rotation. -Assists in performing functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing. -Documents procedures correctly. -Accurately assesses the patients and their physical ability to perform the tests. -Accurately interprets and clarifies physician's orders. -Provides thorough assessments of a patient in a crisis situation, then notifies the physician when necessary. -Displays proficiency in knowing lethal arrhythmias. -Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring and event monitoring.
Position: Sonographer

Specialty/Modality: Sonography - Echocardiology

Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support)

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Aureus Medical Group - Imaging Job ID #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ECHO TECHNOLOGIST / ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER / SONOGRAPHER / ULTRASOUND

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