Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics•Bellevue, WA

2d•$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 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 Per Diem Qualifications: 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. Previous hospital experience desirable. Why join Overlake? 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. If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you. How much will this job pay? Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [email protected] Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities. To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions. Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us. COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.

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.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous hospital experience desirable.

Responsibilities

performing diagnostic procedures
assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures
Obtains pertinent patient/clinical information prior to exam
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.

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