Echo Technologist

St. Anthony Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 122,606; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA, seeks an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and provide high-quality cardiac images. You will operate ultrasound equipment, prepare patients, and ensure accurate data collection to support cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.

Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy and patient communication are essential. Ideal candidates have ARDMS or CCI registration and CPR certification, and graduate from an accredited sonography program with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Sonography.
• Minimum 1–3 years of echocardiography experience.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and performs echocardiography according to physician orders and protocols.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality cardiac images and data.
• Maintains equipment and ensures patient comfort throughout the procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and physician and documents results.
• Responds to patient conditions and assists in clinical data collection for interpretation.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

CPR

Education

Accredited sonography program

Tools

CCI registration

ARDMS (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies. To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and performs ultrasound tests based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department protocols to obtain the correct, cross section anatomy and detail of a requested scan area. Explains procedures to patients and responds to questions.
• Queries each patient or reviews each chart or online medical record for pertinent history. Utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to comfort and protect the patient and ensure that results are consistent.
• Per manufacturer’s guidelines/instructions, performs equipment maintenance, calibration and cleaning. Delivers patient care for all age groups while performing ultrasound exams/procedures and/or special procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and the physician. Regularly performs basic functions in regard to patient care.
• Responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority. Maintains accurate patient records by documenting the patient chart with pertinent information.
• Advises nursing staff of any significant change in patient’s condition during the procedure. Reviews and compiles clinical data in accordance with departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of echo records.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate from an accredited school of Sonography and 1-3 years Minimum of one year experience in Echocardiography, upon hire or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Other Echo Tech Non-Registered: Employees who do not have ARDMS registration (but who otherwise meet the qualifications for the “core” job) must be assigned to this level, and they have a period of one year from the date of hire to obtain it, 12 - months and
• 1-3 years Minimum of two years in Cardiology procedures as a Cardiovascular tech, upon hire

Pay Range

$51.69 - $89.16 /hour