Echo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Echo Technologist to join their patient-focused team in Burien. This role involves performing cardiac ultrasounds and technical procedures that require independent judgment and expertise. The position offers a dynamic work environment with no weekend or holiday shifts, allowing you to excel in your field. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of sonography, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program.
• One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sonographic examinations independently with sound technical knowledge.
• Schedule, report, and file all sonography examinations accurately.
• Prepare patients for sonography procedures and maintain equipment knowledge.

Skills

Sonographic Examinations

Cardiac Ultrasound

Anatomical Positioning

Technical Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program

One year of post-graduate experience in cardiac ultrasound

Tools

Sonography Equipment

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Echo Tech’s available!

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time Echo Technologist for our Franciscan Heart and Vascular in Burien, WA. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our patient-centered team. Come join our exciting and fast-paced clinic with various testing modalities and an opportunity to truly work at the top of the echo tech scope of practice. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required!

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for performing sonographic examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. An incumbent performs a variety of technical procedures that relate to cardiac ultrasounds that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative for sonographic diagnosis.

Essential Duties:

1. Responsible for those technical procedures requiring a sound understanding of anatomical positioning, physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy so that individual selection and modification of technical factors will produce optimal results.
2. Maintains expert knowledge in sonography examinations at a technical level. Maintains general knowledge with the sonography equipment.
3. Responsible for proper scheduling, reporting, and filing of all sonography examinations.
4. Prepares patients for sonography procedures.
5. Processes and labels all exams.
6. Attends class seminars on new developments in technical improvements in sonography. Presents in-services to other departmental employees on procedures, as directed.

Qualifications

Education/ Work Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program.
3. One year of post-graduate experience in cardiac ultrasound and/or demonstrated high degree of proficiency, knowledge, and acuity in the field of diagnostics or ultrasound is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

1. Current registration by ARDMS.
2. Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.