Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer OpportunityOverlake Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer. This is a per diem position that will be utilized to backfill cardiac sonographers who are on PTO. Shifts are variable days and may include requests for coverage on weekends. The person in this role will need to be able to rotate between the hospital inpatient and the Overlake Medical Tower on the Overlake campus. We are looking for someone proficient in adult and pediatric echo, stress echo, and including procedure-based experience, E.g. TAVR and TEE. Must have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently or as a member of a team, and be able to put patients at ease. Excellent critical thinking skill is a must.The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures as well as assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.Pre-Procedure ResponsibilitiesObtains pertinent patient/clinical information prior to exam, ensuring physician order matches the clinical information, bringing to physician's attention if there is a question.Greets patients in a respectful manner.Explains the procedure to the satisfaction of the patient.During the Procedure ResponsibilitiesEnsures patient comfort during the exam.Properly identifies patient using standard safety practice (two patient identifiers) of asking his/her full name and date of birth, as well as checking unit number and date.Post-Procedure ResponsibilitiesInforms patient as to when results will be available for their physician.Prepares echocardiograms for interpretation by cardiologists.Ensures all charges are entered correctly and medications entered into the MAR as applicableQualifications:Completion of one of the following is required: Satisfactory completion of an accredited imaging program or formal military or hospital-based applicable training program. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.Has obtained either the RDCS or RCS certification AND is a current student who meets all graduation requirements to officially graduate within 3 months of hire. Independent verification of Certificate of Completion will be obtained by Overlake.Requires 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). May be hired without certification if registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within six months of hire date. Healthcare provider CPR is also required.Previous hospital experience desirable.If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.