Cardiac Sonographer-PRN

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Idaho is seeking a qualified echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound examinations and provide quality patient care. The role includes responsibilities such as maintaining echo equipment, effective communication with patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited echocardiography program and possess 3–5 years of experience. This position is PRN (as needed) with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography (non-invasive cardiovascular) program.
• 3–5 years of previous experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and related duties.
• Maintains a high quality of patient care.
• Identifies problems and communicates to the imaging director.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper operation of echo equipment.
• Travels to other sites as scheduled and maintains continuing education credits.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited echocardiography program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and all related ultrasound duties. Provides care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Works with patients of all ages.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains a high quality of patient care; positions and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience and safety.
• Greets and introduces self to patient and describes the nature and time requirements of the requested exams.
• Keeps room and work area neat and orderly. Maintains and rotates supplies/inventory. Keeps work area stocked.
• Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for designated area/room.
• Identifies problems and communicates to the imaging director; offers solutions when appropriate.
• Checks the order for history/special instructions. Furnishes cardiologist or treating physician with the patient's history on worksheet or assessment sheet. Completes all applicable paperwork.
• Maintains a good working relationship with the radiologist; communicates/consults with the radiologist regarding examinations as necessary.
• Performs specific duties requested by the Radiology Managers.
• Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings, staff in‑service education and training programs.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper and efficient operation of all echo equipment used; reports malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs to the service engineer.
• Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs and carts onto tables/gurneys to complete exams.
• Travels to other sites/locations to perform tests as scheduled.
• Maintains current continuing education credits, accreditations and certifications at all times.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood‑borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicates with patients, families and co‑workers in person, in writing and on the telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography (non‑invasive cardiovascular) program.
• 3–5 years of previous experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS is preferred.

Joint Position, PRN, as needed

SMH is EOE