Job Category

Diagnostic Imaging

Position

Echocardiographer

Req Code

23366

Location

Cascade Valley Hospital

Job Summary

The Echocardiographer is responsible to the Department Director or Manager. They are to be clinically competent, deliver care to patients utilizing the department and organization policy and procedure. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of ASRT and ARDMS. Salary Range: $42.50/hr to $61.93/hr DOE Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Essential Functions

Performs direct patient care, utilizing established policies, procedures and standards. Administers contrast and IV's according to policy and procedure. Accurately executes provider orders according to policies and procedures. Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards. Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate persons in a timely manner. Performs accurate and timely documentation according to SVH guidelines. Assists Cardiologist in performing surgical procedures. Adhere to ASRT and ARDMS standards of practice. Able to work independently and unsupervised and be available for regular emergency standby coverage off-hours and on weekends. Availability to work at multiple locations. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff according to policies and procedures. Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner. Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment according to specific product information. Follows appropriate procedures for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Adheres to Diagnostic Imaging policies. Does not incur excessive overtime. Complies with specific SRH policies and procedures concerning safety. PATIENT SATISFACTION - Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner. Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated. Identifies him/herself in a pleasant and positive manner. Takes responsibility for helping the caller and/or visitor. TEAMWORK - Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members. Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members. Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments. Seeks out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked. Considers the impact of his/her actions on Team Members throughout SRH. Recognizes the need for variations in staffing and volunteers to fill open shifts, whenever possible. Takes direction and initiates actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within SRH. PROBLEM SOLVING- Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur. Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service. PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY - Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of SRH (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others). Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames. Consistently demonstrates the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Attends required annual in-service programs. Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required hours. Meets 100% attendance requirement to annual mandatory skill updates. Attends a minimum of 75% of scheduled staff meetings and reads and signs all minutes of meetings not attended. ADHERENCE TO SRH AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources. Ensures that SRH is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner by adhering to SRH and departmental attendance policies as documented on the Employee Attendance Record. Demonstrates adherence and support of SRH-Wide Service Standards and SRH/Department Safe Practices Standards. Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Designee.

Education

High School diploma or GED required. Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program required.

Experience/Training

Minimum one (1) year previous related experience preferred. Additional general and or vascular experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirement. Must have good understanding of the equipment and all procedures performed routinely in a hospital imaging department.

License/Certification

Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification, American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS) certification or be registry eligible. If hired as registry eligible, required to have ARDMS or ARDMCS within 1 year of hire. Current American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider BLS certification required.

Other Qualifications

Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policies and procedures. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to SRH and unit specific policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. Provides personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to the patient, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.