Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.96 – $66.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Cardiac Sonographers hired into positions at St. Joseph Medical Center also serve satellite locations within the lower Northwest Network which currently includes: Bellingham, Lynden, Sedro Wooley, Anacortes and Friday Harbor. Successful candidates will be expected to meet travel assignments in these areas.

Details about the position:

• 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.

• 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.

What you bring:

• Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program required. CAAHEP accredited diagnostic ultrasound program preferred. A minimum six months full-time cardiac internship strongly preferred.
• One year experience as cardiac sonographer preferred.
• Must be ARDMS eligible, or have Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) at time of hire.   New hires/graduates have one year to obtain registration. 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of hire.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a detailed description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected].

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.