Cardiac Sonographer / Echocardiographer - Harborview Echo Lab
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$51 - $80•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Sonographer to join its Cardiology Diagnostics Department. Harborview Medical Center-Cardiology Diagnostics Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Sonographer to join our Echo Lab team. 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)
- 1+ 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
- Opportunity to provide career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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