ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER

Valor Health; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Health in Kuna, Idaho, seeks an Echocardiographer to perform high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams under department protocols and physician orders. You'll work with the interpreting cardiologist to support timely imaging for outpatients in a rural Critical Access Hospital environment.

You must have ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification, plus at least 2 years of echocardiography experience and a diploma from an accredited sonography program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program.
• Minimum of 2 years echocardiography experience.
• 5 years of experience preferred in rural or Critical Access Hospital setting.
• Experience working directly with cardiologists.
• Familiarity with Cerner, EnCapture MD.

Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to department and cardiologist protocols.
• Obtains high-quality 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow images.
• Accurately performs cardiac measurements and calculations for physician interpretation.
• Works directly with cardiologist regarding protocols, image quality, and patient care.
• Completes accurate documentation.
• Provides safe, compassionate, and professional care.
• Assists with scheduling efficiency and patient throughput.
• Adheres to HIPAA, infection prevention, and hospital policies.

Skills

TTE workflow

Image acquisition

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program

Tools

Cerner

EnCapture MD

Job description

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer performs high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations in accordance with department protocols and physician orders. This position works directly with the interpreting cardiologist to support accurate and timely cardiac imaging services for outpatients. This role requires strong technical scanning skills, professional communication, and the ability to work independently in a rural Critical Access Hospital environment.

Principal Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to department and cardiologist protocols


• Obtains high-quality 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow images


• Accurately performs cardiac measurements and calculations for physician interpretation


• Works directly with cardiologist regarding protocols, image quality, and patient care


• Completes accurate documentation


• Provides safe, compassionate, and professional care


• Assists with scheduling efficiency and patient throughput


• Adheres to HIPAA, infection prevention, and hospital policies.

Required Experience And Skills

• Education:




• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program.




• Minimum of 2 years echocardiography experience

Preferred Experience And Skills

• 5 years of experience


• Experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting


• Experience working directly with cardiologists


• Familiarity with Cerner, EnCapture MD

Qualifications

Physical Requirement: Prolonged walking and standing, ability to assist and position patients safely, repetitive upper extremity movement consistent with sonography, ability to move ultrasound equipment as needed.

Certification, Registration Or Licensure

• Certification:




• ARDMS registered in RDCS or


• CCI registered in RCS




• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association or equivalent required prior to patient care.

Work Environment

Working Conditions: Health care environment, possible exposure to patient conditions.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, stooping, sitting, hand eye coordination, speaking.