Echocardiography Tech

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking an Echocardiography Technician to perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms and support physicians with transesophageal studies. You will ensure high-quality imaging and accurate report generation to aid cardiac diagnoses.

Candidates should hold RDCS or ARDMS certification, have at least two years of echocardiographic imaging experience, and current BLS (ACLS preferred).

Qualifications

• RDCS or ARDMS certification in cardiac sonography.
• Two years of echocardiographic imaging experience preferred.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Ensure quality test results to aid diagnosis.

Skills

Cardiac imaging knowledge

Patient communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography

Job description

• Compensation: USD 52.52 - USD 82.25 - hourly

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

Responsible for preforming transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assisting physicians in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms, and assuring quality test results to assist physicians with the diagnosis of cardiac disorders.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

• RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.
• Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.

General Qualifications

• Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables

Additional Information

Join us at Valley!

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.