Echocardiographer MultiCare Health SystemEchocardiographerTacoma, WAFull timeOur team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies. Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) may be substituted for RDCS with the expectation of obtaining ARDMS registry within 12 months of hire or transfer.
`Echocardiographer / Cardiac Sonographer - UWMC-Northwest Echo Lab (Per-Diem) University of Washington`Echocardiographer / Cardiac Sonographer - UWMC-Northwest Echo Lab (Per-Diem)Seattle, WAStress Echocardiograms Assist physicians with special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Pericardiocenteses; prepare TEE probe for high-level disinfection Assist physicians with special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Pericardiocenteses; prepare TEE probe for high-level disinfection Employ safe and appropriate methods for patient transfer and positioning; observe and monitor patient's condition during examination Regularly participates in the sonographer on-call rotation at the UWMC - NW Campus Main Hospital Employ safe and appropriate methods for patient transfer and positioning; observe and monitor patient's condition during examination Prepare a preliminary report that includes anatomical and physiological data and diagnostic observations; assign preliminary report to appropriate reading cardiologist Continually evaluate patient flow and work assignments, make necessary adjustments, and prioritize work accordingly Perform other duties such as answering phones, exam room setup and turnover, helping lead sonographer with inventory, stocking linen, and other duties REQUIREMENTS Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registry eligible; registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire OR Equivalent education/experience ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct appropriate patient chart preparation utilizing the EHR to perform and analyze comprehensive complex diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on adults and adolescents including, but not limited to: Transthoracic Echo (TTE) (with M-mode, pulsed-wave, continuous-wave, and color Doppler).