Echocardiographer

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Echocardiographer for the outpatient clinic. You will perform standard and advanced echocardiography procedures and stress testing, and prepare preliminary reports for cardiology staff.

Qualifications include ARDMS or CCI cardiac sonographer certification and BLS, with a minimum of 1 year of echocardiography experience. Knowledge of IAC standards and equipment care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program.
• ARDMS or CCI Cardiac Sonographer certification required; BLS certification.
• 1 year of echocardiography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IAC standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and advanced echocardiography procedures and stress testing.
• Ensures quality parameters meet IAC standards.
• Creates preliminary cardiology reports and documents charges.
• Maintains equipment and participates in new procedure evaluations.
• Trains staff and may lead in the department.

Skills

Echocardiography

ECG knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Arrhythmia knowledge

Education

Cardiac sonography program graduate

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

ECG equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Echocardiographer - Clinic performs echocardiograms and related stress exams and calculates measurements to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with possible cardiac related symptoms in the outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and advanced echocardiography procedures and stress testing on adult patients.
• Ensures that all quality accuracy parameters are within department quality and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards prior to the completion of the exam. Observes and evaluates data for abnormalities and informs medical staff of any critical abnormality.
• Accurately creates preliminary reports in cardiology department reporting system for all procedures performed according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards. Correctly documents charges for charge capture and inventory control. Performs other departmental documentation and duties.
• Participates in the introduction and implementation of new procedures and protocols and in the evaluation of new imaging equipment. Reviews, evaluates and reports daily operational status of equipment. Cleans and restores equipment after use. Ensures safety and security of all equipment. Adheres to department productivity standards. Follows high level disinfection policies and procedures, and protocols for ultrasound probes and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains departmental supply levels and is responsible for replacing supplies in a timely manner.
• Provides troubleshooting knowledge and resources of information to cardiology staff members. Performs preventative maintenance as necessary, coordinates with cardiology clinic management for manufacturer's service calls.
• Participates in and provides training and orientation to all cardiology staff members for all diagnostic procedures and protocols within the department. Functions in a lead role for physicians and staff.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum:

• Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum:

• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Cardiac Sonographer.American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Technical Requirements

Minimum:

• Operational knowledge of echocardiography and electrocardiographic equipment. Knowledge of basic human anatomy and a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy. Knowledge of basic and advanced arrhythmias. Ability to operate computers

Years Of Related Work Experience

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience in performing echocardiograms and other department-related diagnostic cardiac procedures.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

• Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .