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Providence ECHO Cardiographer in Olympia, Washington
Description:
Providence is calling a Echo Cardiographer (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.
Performs quality adult cardiac ultrasound including the use of color flow and cardiac Doppler. Performs all echocardiography exams including transthoracic, exercise stress, pharmacological stress echoes, transesophageal echoes, and assists with structural heart procedures for patients.
In this position you will:
Scan independently as an Echocardiographer
Demonstrate skill and ability performing transthoracic echocardiograms independently.
Assist physicians with technical aspect of transesophagel echocardiograms.
Proficient in abilities to perform stress echocardiograms
Complete all paperwork & tracking associated with services provided by Echocardiography Department.
Obtain accurate history for exam ordered.
Accurately verifies exam
Communicate with coworkers and other departments to coordinate multiple exams and times to transport.
Meets licensure requirements for PSPH Echocardiography lab
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position include:
Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with emphasis and clinical rotation in Adult Echocardiography.
Possess a current “Active” ARDMS registration or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialising International) registration
Basic life Support (BLS) certificate.
Letters of reference from clinical site instructors and interpreting physicians, if new graduate.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
One (1) year post graduate experience in adult echocardiography including stress echocardiography (exercise and pharmacological), transthoracic and transesophageal techniques. New graduates of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program will be considered, with letters of reference from clinical site instructors and interpreting physicians
One (1) year experience with Definity and Agitated Saline enhanced echocardiography.
About the hospital you will serve.
Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed, not-for-profit regional teaching hospital. Located in Olympia, WA, St. Peter offers comprehensive rehabilitation, medical, surgical and behavioral health services. We have been ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and as one of 10 premier healthcare employers in the nation and have recently achieved the coveted Magnet®" recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center®. Our hospital rests on a 173-acre campus, much of which includes natural forest and preserved wetlands that maintain a healing environment for patients and staff.
For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: EKG and Monitor Techs
Location: Washington-Olympia
Req ID: 286321