Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - $2,807 per week in Bangor, ME

Job Title: Cardiovascular Technologist Profession: Diagnostic Imaging Specialty: Cardiovascular Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum of 3 years License: Appropriate credential in echocardiography Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hire Must-Have: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer Description: Responsibilities include operating medical imaging equipment that directs high frequency sound waves to anatomy for diagnostic purposes. Position Specific Competencies: Demonstrate ability to operate echocardiography machines, including on/off, echocardiography technique, imaging display, annotation, and labeling of specific imaging views.

Job Title: Cardiovascular Technologist Profession: Diagnostic Imaging Specialty: Cardiovascular Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum of 3 years License: Appropriate credential in echocardiography Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hire Must-Have: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer Description: Responsibilities include operating medical imaging equipment that directs high frequency sound waves to anatomy for diagnostic purposes. Consistently obtain high quality imaging for Cardiologist interpretation. Demonstrate general understanding of echocardiography computerized systems and their functions. Utilize the echocardiography system to write preliminary reports for the Cardiologist to review and edit as necessary for the final report. Document patient care services in electronic medical records. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member. Interact compassionately and effectively to provide quality patient care. Support and promote the values and mission of the organization. Maintain courteous interaction with co-workers and peers. Position Specific Competencies: Demonstrate ability to operate echocardiography machines, including on/off, echocardiography technique, imaging display, annotation, and labeling of specific imaging views. Demonstrate the ability to understand and use color Doppler, power Doppler, spectral Doppler, and M-mode. Perform portable exams and send images to the designated systems. Conduct all echocardiography exams, including echocardiogram, limited echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram, and transesophageal echocardiogram. Evaluate images for quality and optimal demonstration of anatomical regions and pathologies for interpretation. Charge exams accurately within the electronic health record system. Ensure knowledge in maintaining and recording information regarding equipment, including cleaning and storage procedures. Echocardiography Workflow: Demonstrate ability to print schedules and identify appropriate use criteria for diagnosis and clinical information. Follow up with Cardiologists and ordering providers as needed for examination orders. Demonstrate knowledge in patient and outpatient orders, modifying and canceling exams, and reconciling daily records. Greet patients in a professional manner, confirm their identity and understanding of the ordered test, and review prep requirements if applicable. Possess knowledge of peripheral IV placement if indicated for exams. Demonstrate knowledge of systems for specific exams performed to complete preliminary reports for cardiologist interpretation. PACS & Systems: Demonstrate knowledge of imaging systems. Ability to send study images to necessary facilities for the continuity of patient care.