Cardiac Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs. To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.

Requirements

• Graduation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) Accredited through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Thirty (30) continuing medical education credits are required every three (3) years to maintain ARDMS credential
• Training in cardiovascular sonography
• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and physics
• Ability to assist immobile and/or disabled patients
• Ability to use reasoning and deduction in making medical judgments
• Ability to use sound judgment in the face of emergencies
• Ability to be patient, flexible and maintain a high level of professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Perform crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Apply independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction.
• Support decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.
• Possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment.
• Master proper patient positioning techniques.
• Expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
• Continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree