What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technologist/Cardiac Sonographer Position position at Biron Robertson?
Seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer for a 13-week assignment at an established healthcare facility's outpatient center, specializing in adult echocardiography with strong emphasis on stress echo procedures.
Schedule Details:
- Full-time, Monday-Friday
- Day shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 40 hours per week
- No weekend, call, or float requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Current ARDCS AE or CCI certification required
- RCS, RDCS, or RDCS AE credentials
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience
- Strong stress echo experience (performed daily)
- First-time travelers accepted with sufficient work experience
Technical Skills Required:
- 3-D Echo proficiency
- Bubble Study expertise
- Contrast Agent imaging
- M-Mode imaging
- RVIT/RVOT procedures
- Treadmill Stress Echo competency
- Advanced calculations including:
- Simpson's Rule
- Diastology
- LV Strain/LV Volume
- Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area
Workload & Environment:
- Average 7 patients per day
- Phillips equipment
- One day orientation provided
- On-site sonographer available for support
- Protocols provided before start
- Business casual/ceil blue scrubs (not provided)
Compensation Details:
- Competitive base rate
- Overtime (over 40 hours/week): 1.25x
- Holiday Pay: 1.5x
- Observed Holidays: New Year's, Labor Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Holiday coverage period: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Important Notes:
- RTO (right to cancel) after booking is NOT permitted
- Call-offs may result in assignment cancellation and DNR status
- Pre-start interview required with manager
- Local candidates accepted (different rate may apply)
Orientation:
- 8 hours non-billable orientation provided
Salary : $50 - $55
