`Echocardiographer / Cardiac Sonographer - UWMC-Northwest Echo Lab (Per-Diem)
About The Position
University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest's Echo Lab has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Echocardiographer / Cardiac Sonographer. Located in north Seattle, the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides a wide range of cardiac services, including early prevention, risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management. Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure management. We emphasize imaging quality by ensuring our dedicated team of sonographers have time to perform a comprehensive examination — including the use of advanced techniques — on every patient.
Requirements
- Current 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) OR Registry eligible; registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire OR Equivalent education/experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct appropriate patient chart preparation utilizing the EHR to perform and analyze comprehensive complex diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on adults and adolescents including, but not limited to: Transthoracic Echo (TTE) (with M-mode, pulsed-wave, continuous-wave, and color Doppler).
- Stress Echocardiograms
- Assist physicians with special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Pericardiocenteses; prepare TEE probe for high-level disinfection
- Employ safe and appropriate methods for patient transfer and positioning; observe and monitor patient’s condition during examination
- Regularly participates in the sonographer on-call rotation at the UWMC – NW Campus Main Hospital
- Prepare a preliminary report that includes anatomical and physiological data and diagnostic observations; assign preliminary report to appropriate reading cardiologist
- Continually evaluate patient flow and work assignments, make necessary adjustments, and prioritize work accordingly
- Perform other duties such as answering phones, exam room setup and turnover, helping lead sonographer with inventory, stocking linen, and other duties
Benefits
- Opportunity to provide career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
