Echocardiographer Jobs

An ultrasound technician works directly with patients and physicians and operates equipment that uses high-frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the body's internal organs. An ultrasound technician is also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer or as a sonographer.

Ultrasound Technician Responsibilities:

Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.

Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.

Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.

Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.

Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.

Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.

Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.

Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.

Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Samba Care is a leading healthcare staffing agency in the United States. We maintain excellence in partnering caregivers with acute care facilities. Our mission is to facilitate the highest level inpatient care while enabling our staff members to advance their careers with rewarding jobs.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly salary
• 1 year experience required
• Health Insurance
• All shifts available
• 401k
• Travel stipends
• BLS required
• 8- 13 week contracts with extendable option

Get the personal attention that you deserve!!