Cardiac Sonographer (1.0 FTE)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center • Bellevue, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures as well as assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. This is a Full Time position with an Evening Shift, working 4x10 hour shifts per week, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military or hospital-based applicable training program.
• Has obtained either the RDCS or RCS certification AND is a current student who meets all graduation requirements to officially graduate within 3 months of hire.
• Requires 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).
• May be hired without certification if registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within six months of hire date.
• Healthcare provider CPR is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous hospital experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains pertinent patient/clinical information prior to exam, ensuring physician order matches the clinical information, bringing to physician’s attention if there is a question.
• Greets patients in a respectful manner.
• Explains the procedure to the satisfaction of the patient.
• Ensures patient comfort during the exam.
• Properly identifies patient using standard safety practice (two patient identifiers) of asking his/her full name and date of birth, as well as checking unit number and date.
• Informs patient as to when results will be available for their physician.
• Prepares echocardiograms for interpretation by cardiologists.
• Ensures all charges are entered correctly and medications entered into the MAR as applicable.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

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