Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

1d•$41 - $59

About The Position

Pulse Heart Institute, a physician-led institute within MultiCare, provides cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care, including complex structural heart interventions, advanced heart failure services, and advanced imaging. The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) obtains high-quality ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for interpretation by a cardiologist. The role requires technical expertise in ultrasound procedures, clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. Contacts include patients, family members, physicians, and colleagues. 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 position may also share evening and weekend on-call hours and work overtime in emergency situations.

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 registration with one of those organizations within 12 months of hire.
Current BLS certification is required.
Knowledge and thorough understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems.
Knowledge of cardiac abnormalities to produce diagnostic echocardiograms.
Ability to perform echocardiography techniques that produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist.
Ability to make quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data obtained during studies.
Skill in interacting and communicating with fellow employees, physicians, and patients.
Skill in CPR techniques.
Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure, work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and use good judgment.
Ability to share evening and weekend on-call hours and work overtime in emergency situations.

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 gathered during the study.
Perform clerical procedures, including scheduling, answering phones, filing, notifying interpreting cardiologists, circulating preliminary reports, stocking materials, database entry, and charging.
Clean and maintain ultrasound and other equipment.
Perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment.