Echo Technologist

St. Joseph Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
As our Echo Technologist (Cardiac Sonographer), you will utilize your expertise to produce two-dimensional cardiac ultrasonic recordings to evaluate the anatomy and hemodynamics (blood flow) of the heart, its valves and related blood vessels as prescribed by a physician for purposes of disease diagnosis and study of malfunctioning organs. Every day, you will perform ultrasound procedures, stress echo's; bubble studies and contrast echo's, perform technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient test results utilizing efficient and safe processes that are in keeping with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of the safe, efficient and proper operation of ultrasound equipment. You will be accountable for keeping abreast of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health(VMFH) standards, protocols and procedures relating to the department, keeping skills current, demonstrating evidence of continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities from physicians and related classes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound/echo sonography program that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• Current registration by ARDMS, or current certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-graduate experience in cardiac ultrasound and/or demonstrated high degree of proficiency, knowledge, and acuity in the field of diagnostics or ultrasound is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce two-dimensional cardiac ultrasonic recordings to evaluate the anatomy and hemodynamics (blood flow) of the heart, its valves and related blood vessels as prescribed by a physician for purposes of disease diagnosis and study of malfunctioning organs.
• Perform ultrasound procedures, stress echo's; bubble studies and contrast echo's.
• Perform technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient test results utilizing efficient and safe processes that are in keeping with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Keep abreast of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health(VMFH) standards, protocols and procedures relating to the department.
• Keep skills current, demonstrating evidence of continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities from physicians and related classes.

What This Job Offers

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