Echocardiographic Technician - Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Marysville, WA

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About The Position

Adventist Health and Rideout is a healthcare provider serving Yuba-Sutter County and surrounding areas. The Echocardiographic Technician performs ultrasound technical duties to create images of heart muscle, chambers, valves, and vessels for assessing cardiac function and supporting diagnosis. The technician works closely with cardiologists, performs the technical aspects of examinations, evaluates findings, and reports them to cardiologists.

The role includes preparing patients and equipment, conducting echocardiography examinations, maintaining equipment and supplies, and keeping patient information confidential. Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Requirements

• Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from ARDMS or CCI.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (some certifications will require a bachelor’s degree).
• Echocardiography (ECG) certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up ultrasound equipment, attach electrodes to the patient's chest and equipment, and document cardiac data and measurements.
• Prepare patients for imaging by positioning them, applying gel, attaching electrodes, verifying wave signals, and recording images.
• Interview patients and review medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
• Provide patient care, prepare patients for sonographic imaging, and give instructions.
• Perform echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart function.
• Maintain equipment and inventories, restock supplies, review patient schedules, set up recording equipment, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintain current job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed