Echo Technician

Join to apply for the Echo Tech - $10,000 Sign On Incentive (2025-0433) role at Valley Medical Center 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Valley Medical Center provided pay range This range is provided by Valley Medical Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $50.18/hr - $75.28/hr JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE : Echocardiography Tech JOB OVERVIEW Responsible for performing 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. DEPARTMENT: Echocardiology WORK HOURS: Varies REPORTS TO: Director Imaging and Ancillary Services PREREQUISITES RDCS or equivalent (RCS or CRCS) Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging. Preferred. Current BLS (required or preferred) ACLS preferred. 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. UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS ______________________________________________________________ ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Work at a technical level, using echocardiography ultrasound equipment to produce high quality test results. Assist cardiologists in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms. Independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms on adult and geriatric patients. Monitor and identify patient care needs in adult and geriatric patients and respond appropriately. Provide patient education at an appropriate level for each patient. Maintain open communication with the cardiologists and other staff as needed. Perform routine cleaning and quality checks on echocardiography equipment. Maintain an orderly and clean work area. Complete test results, assuring quality standards are achieved, and provide to cardiologist in a timely manner. Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines. Perform work in compliance with Echocardiography Department policies and protocols. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Valley Medical Center by 2x Get notified about new Cardiac Sonographer jobs in Renton, WA . #J-18808-Ljbffr