Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,549 per week

Company: UW Health East Madison Hospital
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Required certifications may vary depending on unit description.
• Certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certificates of Completion/Attestation are accepted while waiting for a new card.
• National Certification/Verification within 30 days of start or upon expiration.
• Signed Acknowledgment covering Joint Commission Training Safety Manual required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam
  • Job Details
  • The Ultrasonographer performs a wide variety of routine and complex ultrasound procedures.
  • Less experienced Ultrasonographers will receive training in more advanced procedures.
  • Expected to perform Ultrasound imaging such as pelvic, abdominal, small parts, and routine vascular examinations.
  • May perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound.
  • Records images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.
  • Used to direct the course of patient care.
  • Has knowledge of abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, small parts, abdominal and peripheral vascular physiology, and disease.
  • Performs clinical examinations on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups.
  • Examinations are performed in a variety of locations, including a level 1 trauma center and/or critical care facility.
  • Daily contact with professionals, patients, and families.
    • Job Requirements
    • Minimum two-years experience required.
    • Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) in a minimum of two concentrations: Abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Breast or Pediatric Sonography or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
    • RVT credential, if not already acquired, or Minimum Qualifications Substitute (MQS) if in OBGYN department
    • CPR certification
      • Schedule Information
      • Third shift, 7 on/7 off schedule, Wed to Wed.
      • W/TH/F 11 pm to 7 am Sat/Sun 7 pm to 7 am, M/T 11 pm to 7 am.
        • Additional Details
        • Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles from assigned primary work site location.
        • Floating - Travelers are the first to float. Shifts may be scheduled in multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs.
        • Shifts may be reassigned to another unit to complete contract if the primary unit no longer has a need.

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