Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer

Professional - Clinical Kirkland, Washington

Department: Echocardiology
Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40
Req: 50474
Minimum Salary: 49.18
Maximum Salary: 82.12


Description

Wage Range: $49.18 - $82.12 per hour 

Bonus Up to $10,000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth    
Relocation Assistance   
   
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.   
    
Who We Are:   
Recognized by US News & World Report (3 years in a row), EvergreenHealth Heart Care offers clinically sophisticated diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation for heart disease and heart attack. Our strategic partnership with Overlake Medical Center enables our cardiologists to coordinate patient care for electrophysiological procedures and open-heart surgery. Additionally, our lab is IAC accredited.    
    
Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by providing:   
  • Innovative Technologies: Our teams are excited to utilize 3D ultrasound and strain echocardiography.
  • Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty.
  • Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program and paid CEU’s
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another.
  • Free campus parking
  • Career pathways: We offer externships annually and ability for staff to continue learning and growing through career advancement opportunities to become pediatric certified, advanced cardiac sonographer certified and clinical instructor for new students. 
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
   
   
Job Summary:   
Performs ultrasound of the heart—a highly technical study of the cardiac anatomy, for adult and pediatric patients.   
   
   
Primary Duties:   
  1. Performs and records 2-D, M-Mode, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color flow Doppler, contrast echocardiography and stress echocardiography. Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiography.
  2. Provides technically detailed calculations in report format for physician review and interpretation.
  3. Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   
License, Certification, Education or Experience:   
   
REQUIRED for the position:   
  • Must be RCS or RDCS registered or registry eligible within 6 months of hire date
  • 2 years of Echocardiography experience or completion of an Associate’s Degree (or higher) Echocardiography Program
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
   
   
DESIRED for the position:   
  • Experienced with Cardiac Pacs systems
  • EKG interpretation
  • Contrast Echo experience
  • Stress Echo experience
  • Pediatric Echo experience
   
   
Benefit Information: 
Choices that care for you and your family
   
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.   
    
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • On-demand virtual health care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation
  • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary identity theft protection
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
  • Free parking
  • Commuter benefits
  • Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
   
View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.   
   
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Union membership is optional.    
   
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