Cardiac Sonographer (Full Time / Days)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue, WA seeks a Cardiac Sonographer for a full-time daytime position. You will perform echocardiograms, assist physicians during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and uphold safety standards throughout the exam.

The role requires completing an accredited imaging program, and may prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree. RDCS or RCS certification is required or registry-eligible with certification within six months; CPR is also required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military/hospital-based training.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RDCS or RCS certification, or registry-eligible with certification within six months.
• Healthcare provider CPR required.
• Previous hospital experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography and assist physicians during procedures.
• Obtain pertinent patient/clinical information prior to exam and verify orders.
• Explain the procedure to patients and ensure comfort and safety during exams.
• Prepare echocardiograms for interpretation by cardiologists.
• Ensure charges are entered correctly and MAR updated as applicable.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RDCS/RCS certification prerequisites

Job description

## Cardiac Sonographer (Full Time / Days)Apply: Bellevue, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-11553# **Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.****Pay range:**-Hourly$52.87 - $79.31The 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****Sunday-Monday & Thursday-Friday / 10 hour shifts****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.