Cardiac Sonographer

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle seeks an experienced Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound evaluations as part of the Cardiology team in outpatient settings.

The role requires at least two years of health care experience and credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer at hire, with Basic Life Support also at hire. Pediatric echocardiography experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of health care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound or 12 months of echocardiography experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer certificate at hire; Basic Life Support at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of patients as part of the Cardiology team in outpatient settings.
• Obtain ultrasonic signals from the heart and great arteries with 2D imaging and Doppler documentation.
• Handle scheduling, paperwork and computer records; maintain daily patient logs.
• Assist cardiologists in procedures (TEEs).
• Willing to accept other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound

Twelve months of full-time work experience performing clinical echocardiographies

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Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic Ultrasound evaluation of patients as part of the Cardiology team in an outpatient cardiac care setttings.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic Ultrasound evaluation of patients with minimum supervision as part of the Cardiology team in an outpatient cardiac care setting.
• Obtain ultrasonic signals from the heart and great arteries with two dimensional image and/or Doppler ultrasonic signal documentation.
• Perform all related scheduling, paperwork and computer work. Maintain daily patient records/logs inputting to computerized system.
• Assist cardiologists in various procedures (TEES).
• Willing to accept other responsibilities as given by manager.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of health care experience.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound OR twelve (12) months of full-time work experience performing clinical echocardiographies.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate required at hire OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pediatric and echocardiography experience.