Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics•Bellevue, WA

5d•$52 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $51.79 - $77.69 Overlake Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer. This is a per diem position that will be utilized to backfill cardiac sonographers who are on PTO. Shifts are variable days and may include requests for coverage on weekends. The person in this role will need to be able to rotate between the hospital inpatient and the Overlake Medical Tower on the Overlake campus. We are looking for someone proficient in adult and pediatric echo, stress echo, and including procedure-based experience, E.g. TAVR and TEE. Must have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently or as a member of a team, and be able to put patients at ease. Excellent critical thinking skill is a must. Per Diem 10 Hour Shift The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures as well as assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Pre-Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: 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. During the Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: 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. Post-Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: 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

Requirements

Completion of one of the following is required: Satisfactory completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military or hospital-based applicable training program.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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.
Independent verification of Certificate of Completion will be obtained by Overlake.
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.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent critical thinking skill
Be able to work independently or as a member of a team
Be able to put patients at ease

Nice To Haves

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

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life.
But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.
Local, visible leaders who care about you.
A values-based work environment.
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.