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Alto Health Care StaffingSee more

addressAddressMadison, WI
type Form of workFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description:

Please Read Before Submitting:
Traveler must meet all minimum requirements below to be considered.
Do not submit travelers who have or will have expiring licenses and/or certifications during time frame of entire assignment. Traveler will automatically be declined.
Only submit traveler who can work schedule in posting and interested in the unit.

We are seeking a Vascular Sonographer:

The Vascular Sonographer independently performsprofessional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies usingultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate, and records theresults and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated. The results of theseexams are used to direct the course of patient care. This position is a fullperformance Vascular Sonographer with knowledge of peripheral vascular anatomy,physiology and pathology. Thesonographer will evaluate complex disease states using state of the artequipment in arterial and venous testing, and participate in daily maintenanceand care of equipment. All examinationsare performed within standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients, andoccasionally on adolescents and pediatric age groups. The sonographer performs examinations in boththe clinic and hospital settings using both stationary and portableequipment.

The sonographer communicates preliminaryimpressions of examination results to referring physicians both within UWHealth, as well as outside clinics and organizations. There is daily contact with professionals andfamilies. The sonographer must solve problems related to the daily needs ofpatients, the department and/or clinic with professional standards ondocumentation of care and timeliness.

The sonographer serves as a clinical instructorfor the UW School of Ultrasound, and participates in the instruction offellows, residents, and visiting physicians. The sonographer may alsoparticipate in clinical research, and acts as a clinical resource to staff at theirown facility and throughout the system.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Facility Requirement:
    • Traveler must have permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Madison (permanent address must be included in traveler's profile including resume/work history, medefis portal and all onboarding disclosures/questionnaires).
  • Experience:
    • Minimum one year vascular imaging experience required
    • Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center or similar size hospital.
    • Prior traveler experience highly preferred
  • Licensure and Certification:
    • Registered in vascular ultrasound (RVT or RVS).
    • BLS must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY
  • Education:
    • Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field.
  • References:
    • Needs 2 completed references from recent work environment/assignments (supervisor or manager only for work performed in the last two years).
  • Floating
    • Travelers are the first to float to floors working with children up to 1 year of age and/or based on the traveler's competency skills/experience. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the travelers assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.

Location : University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave,Madison, WI 53792

Parking: Permit required through UWTransportation.




Position Urgency:
Quick Start
Shifts:
40 hours/week, Days, Monday - Friday. Start time will vary from 7:30am, 8:00am, and 8;30am.
Manager may consider 13 or 26 week assignment.
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
***MUST READ/REVIEW ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION******MUST FOLLOW ALL PROTOCOL AND DIRECTIONS FOR OUR FACILITY******MUST MEET CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS NOTATED ON THE CHECKLIST***
***MUST HAVE ALL COMPLIANCE ITEMS BY THE WEDNSEDAY PRIOR TO THE START DATE***
***LEVEL 1 REQUIRED/NO EXCEPTIONS*****DUE TO ACUITY***
***HAVE TO READ TELE/NO EXCEPTIONS***
***TELE TEST REQUIRED FOR ALL RN'S***
***MUST PASS TELE TEST IN ORDER TO WORK AN ASSIGNMENT AT UW***
***MUST HAVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE. IT'S REQUIRED***
***Time off requests need to be mentioned and discussed during the interview***
***If your candidate has a travel partner, it must be notated on their submittals. We do NOT guarantee assignments to one or the other just because they are travel partners***
***Greetings! Welcome to UW Hospital. Basic Arrhythmia competency is an RN requirement here.
You will be taking a 20 strip exam to demonstrate that competency and must get an 80% on the test and correctly identify our 4 lethal rhythms (Asystole, V-Tach, V-fib, and 3rd Degree AV Block)
Attached-(Uploaded to our existing documents) is a study guide and practice test similar to what you will take on Monday.
You could also consider utilizing the link below as a review. **Please note that it looks like you have to pay a fee, but that is ONLY if you want the contact hours, you can skip paying and do the review for free. It will only take you approximately 2 hours, but will have you prepared for the exam.
http://www.rn.com/nursing-education/course-list/?clear=true&type=all&c=2&k=telemetry
As a reminder, you are required to pass the exam prior to starting your assignment here. Please make sure to review anything you are not comfortable with prior to coming to ***. ***
****All agency travelers must demonstrate competency in interpretation of cardiac rhythms before your orientation begins. Previous completion of PALS, ACLS, etc. is not acceptable as a demonstration of this competency. Instead, you will be expected to satisfactorily complete a 20 question test which consists of multiple choice questions and write-in rhythm identification. You must pass with an overall score of 80% and correctly identify 100% of the 4 life-threatening rhythms for your patient population (adult or peds). If there are any questions, please refer to earlier communication from UWHC to your agency. ****
***Greetings! Welcome to UW Hospital. Basic Arrhythmia competency is an RN requirement here. In order to help you prepare for your telemetry exam when you arrive, please consider utilizing the link below as a review. **Please note that it looks like you have to pay a fee, but that is ONLY if you want the contact hours, you can skip paying and do the review for free. It will only take you approximately 2 hours, but will have you prepared for the exam.
Please complete this online practice test, print the certificate and send along with compliance paperwork.
http://www.rn.com/nursing-education/course-list/?clear=true&type=all&c=2&k=telemetry
As a reminder, you are required to pass the exam prior to starting your assignment here. Please make sure to review anything you are not comfortable with prior to coming for your assignment.***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lno4cPm61zE
***Parking Information documents uploaded in facility profile. Please review the information for parking options and policy.***
Sub Specialty:
Echo Technologist
General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); CCI Registry(RVS); Other(RVT)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
26
Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Refer code: 7709493. Alto Health Care Staffing - The previous day - 2024-01-05 13:42

Alto Health Care Staffing

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