Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

21h•$49 - $81

About The Position

The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) obtains high-quality ultrasound recordings of the heart and related structures for interpretation by a cardiologist. This technical role requires skilled operation of ultrasound systems and knowledge of various ultrasound procedures. Work requires clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. External contacts include patients, family members, and physicians; internal contacts are primarily within the work group. This is a per diem position with a 0.01 FTE, working days on variable, as-needed 10-hour shifts. The role may share evening and weekend on-call hours and may require 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems.
Knowledge of cardiac abnormalities to produce diagnostic echocardiograms.
Skill in performing echocardiography techniques and making quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic studies on patients.
Complete the echocardiography worksheet with quantitative calculations, measurements, and descriptive information obtained during each 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.
Produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist.
Make quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data obtained during studies.
Interact and communicate with fellow employees, physicians, and patients.
Share on-call hours in the evenings and on weekends, and work overtime in emergency situations.