LifePoint is seeking a travel Cardiac Sonographer for a travel job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Cardiac Sonographer
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Title : Travel Echocardiographer (Echosonographer) Location : Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM Shift : 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM Assignment Type : Travel Contract Duration : 13 weeks Experience Required : Minimum 2 years
Position Overview : Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a skilled Travel Echocardiographer to join the diagnostic imaging team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience performing echocardiograms and cardiac ultrasound procedures in a hospital or clinical setting. This role requires strong technical expertise, patient care skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff.
Key Responsibilities :
Perform echocardiographic examinations including transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal studies as ordered by physiciansOperate and maintain ultrasound equipment to ensure high-quality imaging resultsPrepare patients for procedures, explaining processes and addressing concernsAnalyze and document findings, providing accurate preliminary reports to cardiologistsAdhere to established protocols, safety standards, and quality assurance guidelinesCollaborate with cardiology and other medical teams to support patient diagnosis and treatmentMaintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulationsQualifications :
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as an Echocardiographer or Cardiac SonographerGraduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a concentration in cardiac sonographyARDMS or CCI certification in echocardiography requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationStrong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathologyProficiency with echocardiography equipment and related technologyExcellent communication and patient care skills