Echocardiographer Cardiac Sonographer UWMC-Northwest Echo Lab (Per-Diem)

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center - Northwests Echo Lab has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Echocardiographer / Cardiac Sonographer

WORK SCHEDULE

• 0% FTE per-diem

• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Located in north Seattle the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center Northwest provides a wide range of cardiac services including early prevention risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management.

Our services include general cardiology cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures arrhythmia management and electrophysiology interventional cardiology and advanced heart failure management. We emphasize imaging quality by ensuring our dedicated team of sonographers have time to perform a comprehensive examination including the use of advanced techniques on every patient.

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

• Conduct appropriate patient chart preparation utilizing the EHR to perform and analyze comprehensive complex diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on adults and adolescents including but not limited to:

• Transthoracic Echo (TTE) (with M-mode pulsed-wave continuous-wave and color Doppler).

• Stress Echocardiograms

• Assist physicians with special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Pericardiocenteses; prepare TEE probe for high-level disinfection

• Assist physicians with special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Pericardiocenteses; prepare TEE probe for high-level disinfection

• Employ safe and appropriate methods for patient transfer and positioning; observe and monitor patients condition during examination

• Regularly participates in the sonographer on-call rotation at the UWMC NW Campus Main Hospital

• Employ safe and appropriate methods for patient transfer and positioning; observe and monitor patients condition during examination

• Prepare a preliminary report that includes anatomical and physiological data and diagnostic observations; assign preliminary report to appropriate reading cardiologist

• Continually evaluate patient flow and work assignments make necessary adjustments and prioritize work accordingly

• Perform other duties such as answering phones exam room setup and turnover helping lead sonographer with inventory stocking linen and other duties

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)

OR

• Registry eligible; registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire

OR

• Equivalent education/experience

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.