Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

4 weeks ago

Pasco, United States Talent Software Services Full time
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing diagnostic and special procedures ultrasonography in accordance with established policies and procedures. Must use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical cardiology, acoustic imaging technology, and problem-solving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation, tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Performs prescribed ultrasound procedures using a variety of equipment to get preliminary echocardiographic measurements. Must be competent at the performance of adult echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography and contrast studies.
  • Must follow department imaging protocols, appropriately acquire all echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician when necessary.
  • Prepare, supply and equip ultrasound rooms to meet specific cardiologist and physician requirements for procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • ccredited Program Required: Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Preferred: . CAAHEP accredited with emphasis
  • Internship Preferred: Cardiac. Minimum six months full-time
  • 1 year Preferred: Experience as cardiac sonographer
  • Required : Registered Cardiac Sonographer (Oregon and Washington Requirement) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Oregon and Washington Requirement) or ARDMS Peds Echocardiology (Washington Requirement: May be considered if working with the specified patient care population and as approved by department leadership) or ARDMS Adult Echocardiology (Washington Requirement: May be considered if working with the specified patient care population and as approved by department leadership) or Adult Cardiac Sonography (Oregon Requirement)
  • Required: Basic Life Support
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required)
  • Computer experience (Required)
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills (Required)
  • bility to take initiative and work independently (Required)
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. (Required)

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