Echocardiography Tech, Part-time, Days

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiography Tech performs echocardiograms using diagnostic ultrasound equipment and conducts examinations according to established cardiologist protocols. The role applies knowledge of imaging techniques, anatomy, physiology, and pathologic disorders. Work takes place in a hospital environment and includes outpatient and inpatient examinations. This is a part-time position with three 10-hour shifts on Monday through Wednesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for 30 hours per week. The professional works closely with the Imaging team and other departments to provide complete patient care and reports to the Imaging Director. The role requires commitment to Samaritan’s mission, vision, values, and standards for service, operational excellence, patient experience, and professional appearance.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science degree in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology.
Registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist or Sonographer through an accredited and nationally recognized institution.
At least 600 hours of clinical experience.
Demonstrated competency on equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Critical-thinking skills, including seeking guidance when needed, independent problem solving, logical and deliberate decision-making, accountability, and safe judgment.
Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrated competency caring for patients across the age continuum.
Current Healthcare Provider (HCP)-level CPR certification, or completion within three months of hire.
Ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to 50 pounds and frequently or for prolonged periods stand and walk.
Ability to lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients and to push, move, and pull heavy equipment.
Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.
Good reading eyesight.
Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing to accurately exchange information with physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the public.

Responsibilities

Participate with cardiologists and/or physicians by contributing technical and professional knowledge.
Know and follow hospital, departmental, and examination protocols.
Operate and troubleshoot equipment, identify when repairs are needed, and contact the appropriate vendor.
Perform quality assurance on films and equipment.
Schedule examinations and review daily schedules for corrections, additions, and cancellations.
Ensure examinations are completed, including teleradiology of films.
Apply infection-control principles.
Review pathology, surgical, and delivery reports, as appropriate, to follow patient progress and help assess diagnostic exam accuracy.
Select appropriate transducers and use image-optimization techniques.
Use pulsed-wave, continuous-wave, and color-flow Doppler techniques appropriately.
Perform examinations according to generally accepted, ASE-guided protocols and acquire appropriate images.
Position patients appropriately for examination requirements and comfort.
Recognize anatomic structures and pathology-physiology, and determine when deviation from standard protocols is appropriate.
Respond to patient needs and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in the field.
Follow safe work practices and policies, including those covering security, safety, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in a manner consistent with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance that meet the standards for the role.
Handle additional accountabilities assigned by management in accordance with organizational standards.