Imaging Technologist - Echocardiographer - Per Diem

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

107d • $43 - $65

About The Position

The global responsibility of this position and all positions within the department of Imaging Services is to provide quality diagnostic images, comfort, and care for patients and employees at KVH. As a part of this, all employees are responsible for seeking ways to provide input to continuously improve our operation and procedures. The echo sonographer is responsible for reviewing requests for appropriateness, verification of physician orders, and performance of the procedure in a safe, caring and timely manner. In addition, the echo sonographer must consistently produce quality images for the cardiologist to interpret and report to the requesting physician. He/she must maintain a high level of professional expertise and assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development. The art and practice of diagnostic imaging requires in depth knowledge of human growth, human anatomy and physiology, proper anatomical positioning and probe manipulation, normal and abnormal pathology and physiological responses, disabilities, manifestations of diseases and trauma.

Requirements

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or registry eligible with successful completion of registry certification within 6 months of hire.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in echo and/or ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality diagnostic images for patients.
• Ensure comfort and care for patients and employees.
• Review requests for appropriateness and verify physician orders.
• Perform procedures in a safe, caring, and timely manner.
• Produce quality images for cardiologist interpretation.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise.
• Seek ways to improve operations and procedures.

Benefits

• Wage range starts at $43.27/hour and goes up to $65.58/hour.
• Position may qualify for an additional 15% premium in lieu of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees