Echocardiograph Technologist

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia seeks an experienced Certified Echo Sonographer to perform comprehensive adult cardiac ultrasound, including transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal studies, under cardiologist review.

You will participate in quality initiatives, collaborate with the Cardiovascular Imaging Manager, and contribute to delivering high-value care in a compassionate, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program with emphasis in adult echocardiography.
• RDCS or CCI certification required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality adult cardiac ultrasound including color Doppler and cardiac Doppler.
• Conduct transthoracic, exercise/stress, pharmacological stress, and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Submit examinations for cardiologist review and interpretation.

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program (Adult Echocardiography)

ARDMS RDCS or CCI certification upon hire

American Heart Association BLS upon hire

Tools

Definity contrast

Agitated saline contrast echocardiography

Job description

Description

$10,000 Sign-On for eligible external hires who meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

Performs quality adult cardiac ultrasound including the use of color flow and cardiac Doppler. Performs all echocardiography exams including transthoracic, exercise stress, pharmacological stress echoes, transesophageal echoes, and assists with structural heart procedures for patients. Submits examination for cardiologist review and interpretation. Participates in the development of the Echocardiography department by active participation in quality improvement. Works closely with the Cardiovascular Imaging Manager on all issues affecting the department. Promotes health improvements and provides health services of extraordinary value and quality to our community in a healing and compassionate environment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with emphasis and clinical rotation in Adult Echocardiography.
• National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon hire. Or,
• National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year - Post graduate experience in adult echocardiography including stress echocardiography (exercise and pharmacological), transthoracic and transesophageal techniques. New graduates of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program will be considered, with letters of reference from clinical site instructors and interpreting physicians.
• 1 year - Experience with Definity and Agitated Saline enhanced echocardiography.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Cardio Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3030 ECHO PSPH MAIN 1ST FLOOR

Address: WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE

Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $45.34 - $75.39 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.