Echocardiography Tech – 20 hours/week

Vancouver Clinic has an opportunity for an experienced Echo Tech! Schedule: 2 x 10/hour days, Thursday and Friday from 7am to 6pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms on patients (includes 2D, m-mode, PW, CW and color Doppler) and obtain the highest quality of images possible.
• Performs both stress echoes and pharmacological stress echocardiograms and obtains the highest quality of images possible.
• Performs Bubble Studies and obtains the highest quality and images possible.
• Performs Strain Imaging if ordered or at technicians’ discretion.
• Uses Contrast if ordered or at technicians’ discretion.
• Provide preliminary findings from exams and accurately completes exam worksheets including measurements and calculations.
• Individualize interaction with and treatment of patients during exams, with special attention to privacy needs. Patient positioning is done with consideration of patient’s ability to comply.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification in Adult Echocardiography. ARDMS preferred.
• A.S. Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, Doppler Echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.
• Knowledge of current accepted Echocardiography principles, practices, and techniques, including cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
• Ability to analyze severity/importance of findings and respond to or report findings accurately and appropriately.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and interact professionally with patients, physicians, coworkers, and other health care providers.
• Ability to acquire technically proficient Echocardiograms without direct supervision and in emergency situations.

Pay Range:
$35.81 – $53.71

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.