Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System•Olympia, WA

11h•$46 - $76

About The Position

The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) is responsible for obtaining high quality recordings of ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for the cardiologist who will interpret the examination. This is a technical position requiring a highly skilled operator with knowledge of the various types of ultrasound procedures. Work situations require clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in performing procedures. External contacts include patients, family members, and physicians. Internal contacts are basically within the work group.

Requirements

Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with a specialty Registration of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS); If RDCS registry eligible, must receive RDCS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer
Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) may be substituted for RDCS with the expectation of obtaining ARDMS registry within 12 months of hire or transfer
BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Echocardiographer preferred

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiographic studies on adult and pediatric patients
Completes the echocardiography worksheet with quantitative calculations, measurements, and descriptive information acquired while performing the study on each patient
Performs clerical procedures, to include scheduling, answering phones, filing, notification of interpreting cardiologists, preliminary report circulation, material stocking, data basing, and charging
Performs cleaning and maintenance of ultrasound and other equipment
Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems
Knowledge of cardiac abnormalities in order to produce diagnostic echocardiograms
Skill in the performance of the technique so as to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist
Skill in making quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data obtained while performing the study
Skill in interacting and communicating with fellow employees, physicians and patients
Skill in the techniques of CPR
Skill in good oral, written and interpersonal communication, grammar and spelling
Ability to perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to set priorities and use good judgment
Ability to share on-call hours evening and weekends and be able to work overtime in emergency situations