In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
***Eligible for Sign on Bonus***
Job Summary:
Produces two-dimensional cardiac ultrasonic recordings to evaluate the anatomy and hemodynamics (blood flow) of the heart, its valves and related blood vessels as prescribed by a physician for purposes of disease diagnosis and study of malfunctioning organs. Work includes performing ultrasound procedures, stress echo's; bubble studies and contrast echo's. Incumbents perform technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient test results utilizing efficient and safe processes that are in keeping with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. An incumbent assumes responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of ultrasound equipment.
Incumbents are also accountable for; keeping abreast of FHS standards, protocols and procedures relating to the department; keeping skills current; demonstrating evidence of continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities from physicians and related classes.
The Non-Registered Echo Technologist is a temporary classification for employees who are not currently registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers at the time of hire. Employees have one year from date of hire to obtain the requisite registration.
Essential Duties:Prepares patients and performs ultrasound tests based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department protocols to obtain the correct, cross sectional anatomy and detail of a requested scan area. Delivers patient care for all age groups while performing ultrasound exams/procedures and/or special procedures.Reviews and compiles clinical data in accordance with departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of echo records.Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering supplies.Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
Graduation from an accredited diagnostic ultrasound/echo sonography program that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. One year of post-graduate experience in cardiac ultrasound and/or demonstrated high degree of proficiency knowledge and acuity in the field of diagnostics or ultrasound is preferred.
Job Knowledge/Abilities
Knowledge of the current principles procedures and techniques relating to diagnostic sonographic examination and related procedures.Knowledge of the functionality operation and application of sonographic equipment.Knowledge of the standards and regulatory requirements applicable to sonographic examination.Knowledge of the content and application of department protocols applicable to diagnostic examinations.Knowledge of medical terminology anatomical positioning physiology and cross-sectional anatomy.Ability to perform sonographic procedures in the area of cardiac examination.Ability to perform procedures in strict compliance with applicable standards and provide assistance to physicians in executing some techniques (ultrasonic needle guidance).Ability to demonstrate support and service-oriented behavior.Ability to demonstrate organization time management and prioritization skills to balance a variety of duties.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to convey information effectively in verbal and in written communication.Ability to utilize independent judgment to assemble facts and meet objectives.Ability to read understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.Licensure/Certification
Current registration by ARDMS or current certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.Echo Tech Non-Registered: Employees who do not have ARDMS registration (but who otherwise meet the qualifications for the “core” job) must be assigned to this level and they have a period of one year from the date of hire to obtain it.