Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

2d•$41 - $59

About The Position

Pulse Heart Institute, a physician-led institute within MultiCare, provides cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care through its cardiothoracic surgery, vascular, and cardiovascular service lines. The institute offers complex structural heart disease interventions, advanced heart failure services, and advanced imaging technologies. The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) obtains high-quality ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for interpretation by a cardiologist. This technical role requires skilled operation of ultrasound equipment and knowledge of different ultrasound procedures. Work requires clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. The position involves contact with patients, family members, physicians, and colleagues. This is a 1.0 FTE day-shift position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts. The pay scale is $41.06–$59.10 USD, with compensation influenced by skills, experience, certifications, and education. The employer offers medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Echocardiographer is preferred.

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, database work, and charging.
Clean and maintain ultrasound and other equipment.
Perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment.
Share evening and weekend on-call hours and work overtime in emergency situations.