Cardiac Sonographer / Echocardiographer - Harborview's Echo Lab (Per-Diem)

Cardiac Sonographer 2

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Cardiac Sonographer 2 to join its Cardiology Diagnostics Department.

Work Schedule:

• 0% FTE, per-diem
• Day Shift

Department Description:

Harborview Medical Center-Cardiology Diagnostics Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Sonographer 2 to join our Echo Lab team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sonographer who is passionate about high-quality cardiac imaging, patient care, and working in a collaborative academic inpatient and outpatient medical environment.

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:

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), and treadmill stress echocardiography (TME).
• Assist physicians during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures.
• Acquire and optimize high-quality cardiac images using advanced ultrasound technology while tailoring each study to the patient's clinical condition.
• Monitor patient vital signs and clinical status throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Perform accurate measurements and calculations and document findings in preliminary echocardiography reports.
• Utilize EPIC and IntelliSpace Cardiovascular systems for documentation and image management.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists and the care team to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging and high standards of patient care.
• Participate in the training and mentorship of ultrasound students from CAAHEP-accredited programs and cardiology fellows when applicable.
• Contribute to Echo Lab quality initiatives and approved research projects.
• Maintain professional certification and remain current with advances in cardiac sonography through continuing education.
• Participate in Echo Lab staff meetings, Saturday shift rotation, and on-call coverage.

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)
• 2+ years of experience as Cardiac Sonographer 1
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details:

Pay Range Minimum: $50.99 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $79.77 hourly

Other Compensation: -

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW HMC Professional/Technical