Cardiac Sonographer

Pulse Heart Institute; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

The Pulse Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Echocardiographer responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound imaging of the heart. This role involves patient interaction, capturing detailed recordings, and performing clerical tasks associated with echocardiographic studies.

Ideal candidates will possess specific qualifications from recognized ultrasound programs and will have prior experience in echocardiography. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies competitive pay rates influenced by experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Current BLS required.
• Previous experience as an Echocardiographer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies on patients.
• Complete the echocardiography worksheet with calculations and measurements.
• Maintain and clean ultrasound and other equipment.

Skills

Echocardiographic studies

Ultrasound technology

Interpersonal communication

Patient interaction

Education

Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Ultrasound technology training program

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician‑led institute with a multi‑specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state‑of‑the‑art programs create a world‑class health care organization and a destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart‑failure service and advanced imaging with cutting‑edge technologies.

FTE: .01 Per Diem, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) is responsible for obtaining high quality recordings of ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for the cardiologist who will interpret the examination. This is a technical position requiring a highly skilled operator with knowledge of the various types of ultrasound procedures. Work situations require clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in performing procedures. External contacts include patients, family members, and physicians. Internal contacts are basically within the work group.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies on patients
• Completes the echocardiography worksheet with quantitative calculations, measurements, and descriptive information acquired while performing the study on each patient
• Performs clerical procedures, to include scheduling, answering phones, filing, notification of interpreting cardiologists, preliminary report circulation, material stocking, data basing, and charging
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of ultrasound and other equipment
• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems
• Knowledge of cardiac abnormalities in order to produce diagnostic echocardiograms
• Skill in the performance of the technique so as to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist
• Skill in making quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data obtained while performing the study
• Skill in interacting and communicating with fellow employees, physicians and patients
• Skill in the techniques of CPR
• Skill in good oral, written and interpersonal communication, grammar and spelling
• Ability to perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to set priorities and use good judgment
• Ability to share on‑call hours evening and weekends and be able to work overtime in emergency situations

Requirements

• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Must be currently enrolled or have completed an ultrasound technology training program and obtain the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 12 months from hire into the position
• Previous experience as an Echocardiographer preferred
• Current BLS required

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $48.33 - $79.86 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

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