Cardiac Sonographer / Echocardiographer - Harborview's Echo Lab (Per-Diem)
University of Washington•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Cardiac Sonographer 2 to join its Cardiology Diagnostics Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sonographer who is passionate about high‑quality cardiac imaging, patient care, and working in a collaborative academic inpatient and outpatient medical environment.
Requirements
- Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- 2+ years of experience as Cardiac Sonographer
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), and treadmill stress echocardiography (TME).
- Assist physicians during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures.
- Acquire and optimize high‑quality cardiac images using advanced ultrasound technology while tailoring each study to the patient’s clinical condition.
- Monitor patient vital signs and clinical status throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Perform accurate measurements and calculations and document findings in preliminary echocardiography reports.
- Utilize EPIC and IntelliSpace Cardiovascular systems for documentation and image management.
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists and the care team to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging and high standards of patient care.
- Participate in the training and mentorship of ultrasound students from CAAHEP‑accredited programs and cardiology fellows when applicable.
- Contribute to Echo Lab quality initiatives and approved research projects.
- Maintain professional certification and remain current with advances in cardiac sonography through continuing education.
- Participate in Echo Lab staff meetings, Saturday shift rotation, and on‑call coverage.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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