Echo Technologist

St Michael Medical Center•Silverdale, WA

1d•$45 - $76

About The Position

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. You will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensure patient comfort, and perform a range of echocardiographic studies. The role requires understanding of cardiac anatomy, technical proficiency, and effective communication to provide diagnostic services. You will prepare patients and perform ultrasound tests based on physicians’ orders and department protocols to obtain the requested cross-sectional anatomy and scan detail. You will explain procedures, answer patient questions, and review patient histories and medical records. You will use equipment and techniques to comfort and protect patients and ensure consistent results, and perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and cleaning according to manufacturer guidelines. The position provides patient care across all age groups during ultrasound exams, procedures, and special procedures, and acts as a liaison between patients and physicians. Duties also include basic patient-care functions, responding to emergencies within the scope of authority, documenting pertinent information in patient charts, advising nursing staff of significant changes in patient condition, and compiling clinical data by departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of echocardiography records.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Sonography.
At least one year of experience in Echocardiography.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI), upon hire, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.

Nice To Haves

For non-registered Echo Tech employees who otherwise meet the qualifications for the core job, obtain ARDMS registration within one year of hire.
At least two years in Cardiology procedures as a Cardiovascular Tech.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and perform ultrasound tests according to physicians’ orders and department protocols.
Explain procedures to patients, respond to questions, and review patient histories or medical records for pertinent information.
Use equipment, accessories, and techniques to comfort and protect patients and ensure consistent results.
Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and cleaning according to manufacturer guidelines.
Provide patient care for all age groups during ultrasound exams, procedures, and special procedures.
Act as a liaison between patients and physicians.
Perform basic patient-care functions and respond to emergency situations within the scope of authority.
Document pertinent information in patient charts and maintain accurate patient records.
Advise nursing staff of significant changes in a patient’s condition during procedures.
Review and compile clinical data by departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of echocardiography records.