Echo Tech (2026-0802)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an Echo Tech to perform high-quality echocardiography studies for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires ARDMS/RDCS certification and current BLS; ACLS preferred.

This on-site position supports the Cardiology EKG team with emphasis on accuracy, patient education, and timely reporting. The Echo Tech will independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assist during procedures, and maintain equipment and safety

Qualifications

• RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.
• Two years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Ability to calculate complex formulas using the metric system.

Responsibilities

• Work with echocardiography ultrasound equipment to produce high quality test results.
• Assist cardiologists in transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms on adult and geriatric patients.
• Monitor patient care needs and respond appropriately.
• Provide patient education at an appropriate level.
• Maintain open communication with cardiologists and staff.
• Perform routine cleaning and quality checks on equipment.
• Complete test results and provide to cardiologist in a timely manner.
• Follow OSHA and state guidelines and department policies.

Skills

Echocardiography

Math & ratios

Reading & interpretation

Communication

Education

RDCS/ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Job Title: Echo Tech

Req: 2026-0802

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Cardiology EKG

Shift: Days

Type: OC / PD

FTE: 0

City State: Renton, WA

Category Professional ( NCNM)

Salary Range: Min $52.52- Max $82.25/hrly. DOE

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Prerequisites

RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.

Two (2) Years Of Experience In Echocardiographic Imaging Preferred

Current BLS required.

ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.

Ability to write clearly and legibly.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.

Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions

Requires ability to continually change priorities in response to changing patient care, hospital needs and work in an environment of constant interruptions. Infrequent lifting of 40-50lbs, or pushing up to 150lbs. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and infrequent lifting of greater than 50 pounds. Ability to travel to other work locations, as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

Work at a technical level, using echocardiography ultrasound equipment to produce high quality test results.

Assist cardiologists in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms.

Independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms on adult and geriatric patients.

Monitor and identify patient care needs in adult and geriatric patients and respond appropriately.

Provide patient education at an appropriate level for each patient.

Maintain open communication with the cardiologists and other staff as needed.

Perform routine cleaning and quality checks on echocardiography equipment.

Maintain an orderly and clean work area.

Complete test results, assuring quality standards are achieved, and provide to cardiologist in a timely manner.

Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines.

Perform work in compliance with Echocardiography Department policies and protocols.

Job Qualifications

Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.

Ability to write clearly and legibly.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.

Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables

Created: 12/25

Revised

Grade: UFCW Echo Tech

FLSA: NE

CC: 7146