Cardiac Sonographer (Full Time / Days)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Generous retirement plan matching 5%–7

Free parking and Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a full-time day shift in Bellevue. The role involves performing diagnostic echocardiography and assisting physicians with procedures in accordance with department policy. AHRDMS/CCI certification pathway is outlined with a six-month certification window if registry-eligible.

CPR is required. Qualified candidates will have an accredited imaging program, preferably an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, and hospital experience is

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military or hospital-based training program.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RDCS or RCS certification required; registry eligible acceptable with certification within six months of hire.
• Certification through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) required or registry eligible; if eligible, certification within six months of hire.
• Healthcare provider CPR is required.
• Previous hospital experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiography and assists physicians with procedures.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety during exams; verifies patient identity and order details.
• Prepares echocardiograms for interpretation by cardiologists and communicates results timeline to patients.

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

RDCS certification

RCS certification

ARDMS certification

CCI certification

Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Job description

## Cardiac Sonographer (Full Time / Days)Applylocations: Bellevue, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-11252# **Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.****Pay range:**-Hourly$51.79 - $77.69Job PostingThe Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures as well as assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.* Pre-Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: + Obtains pertinent patient/clinical information prior to exam, ensuring physician order matches the clinical information, bringing to physician’s attention if there is a question. + Greets patients in a respectful manner. + Explains the procedure to the satisfaction of the patient.* During the Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: + Ensures patient comfort during the exam. + Properly identifies patient using standard safety practice (two patient identifiers) of asking his/her full name and date of birth, as well as checking unit number and date.* Post-Procedure the Cardiac Sonographer: + Informs patient as to when results will be available for their physician. + Prepares echocardiograms for interpretation by cardiologists. + Ensures all charges are entered correctly and medications entered into the MAR as applicable**Full Time / Day Shift**Wednesday-Sunday 4x10 hoursEvery other Saturday call**Qualifications:*** Completion of one of the following is required: Satisfactory completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military or hospital-based applicable training program. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.* Has obtained either the RDCS or RCS certification AND is a current student who meets all graduation requirements to officially graduate within 3 months of hire. Independent verification of Certificate of Completion will be obtained by Overlake.* Requires Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). May be hired without certification if registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within six months of hire date. Healthcare provider CPR is also required.* Previous hospital experience desirable.# # **Why join Overlake?**We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.* Local, visible leaders who care about you.* A values-based work environment.* Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.* Many Overlake services covered at 100%.* Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.* Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.* Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.* An expanded Employee Assistance Program.* A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.* Free parking and Orca transit passes.If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.**How much will this job pay?**Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]### About UsOverlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization.We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally.Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities.To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions.Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report.We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs.For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.**COVID-19 vaccination requirement:** After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.