Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

About The Position

Pulse Heart Institute is a physician-led institute within MultiCare, with multi-specialty partnerships across cardiothoracic surgery, vascular, and cardiovascular services. Its programs provide cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care, including complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure services, and advanced imaging using cutting-edge technologies. The Echocardiographer, also known as a cardiac sonographer, obtains high-quality ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for interpretation by a cardiologist. This technical role requires skill in ultrasound procedures, clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. The position has contact with patients, family members, and physicians, and internal contact primarily within the work group. This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in 10-hour shifts. The pay scale is $41.06–$59.10 USD, with compensation influenced by factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International; alternatively, be currently enrolled in or have completed an ultrasound technology training program and obtain either credential within 12 months of hire.
Have current BLS certification.
Have knowledge and thorough understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems.
Have knowledge of cardiac abnormalities to produce diagnostic echocardiograms.
Have skill in performing the technique to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist.
Have skill in making quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data.
Have skill in interacting and communicating with fellow employees, physicians, and patients.
Have skill in CPR techniques.
Have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including grammar and spelling.
Be able to work efficiently under pressure, work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and use good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Echocardiographer.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic studies on patients.
Complete an echocardiography worksheet for each patient, including quantitative calculations, measurements, and descriptive information obtained during the study.
Perform clerical procedures, including scheduling, answering phones, filing, notifying interpreting cardiologists, circulating preliminary reports, stocking materials, databasing, and charging.
Clean and maintain ultrasound and other equipment.
Perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment.
Share on-call hours, including evenings and weekends, and work overtime in emergency situations.