Echo Tech - Cardiology Echocardiography Specialist

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

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an Echo Tech to perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assist physicians with transesophageal studies, and ensure high-quality results to aid diagnosis.

The role requires RDCS or ARDMS certification, current BLS, ACLS preferred, and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining patient education and safety per OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, calm manner.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an Echo Tech to perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assist physicians with transesophageal studies, and ensure high-quality results to aid diagnosis.

The role requires RDCS or ARDMS certification, current BLS, ACLS preferred, and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining patient education and safety per OSHA guidelines.