Echo Technologist - $50-75 per hour
Company: Valley Medical Center
Location: Renton
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Valley Medical Center is seeking a Echo Technologist for a job
in Renton, Washington. Job Description & Requirements
Job Description:
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 preforming 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 imagining.
Preferred.
Current BLS (required or preferred)
ACLS preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and
percentages using the metric system.
2. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals,
technical procedures, or government regulation.
3. Ability to write clearly and legibly.
4. Effectively present information and respond to questions from
physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general
public.
5. Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear
manner.
6. Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration
a wide variety of variables
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
Support Partner.
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.
Date Created: 5/13
Revised:2/23
Grade: NC12
FLSA: NE
Cost Center: 7146 UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID
#2024-1531. Posted job title: Echo Tech - $10K Sign On About Valley
Medical Center At Valley Medical Center, we witness the
extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It's a
humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our
purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle,
Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its
early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare
provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital
walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care,
and specialty clinics throughout South King County. Valley plays a
pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our
community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and
teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both
patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a
remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community
and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider
joining our team!
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