Echocardiographer *Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Olympia
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Echocardiographer (0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week Day Shift) to work in Echocardiology Department at Providence Centralia Hospital in Olympia, WA. Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. The Echocardiographer provides quality care to patients. Performs transthoracic echocardiograms proficiently on inpatients and outpatients. Assists physicians with technical aspect of transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms. Completes patient worksheets and processes reports according to department guidelines. Participates in the development of the Echocardiology department by active participation in quality improvement. Works closely with the Cardiovascular Imaging Manager on all issues affecting the department. In this position you will:

• Scan independently as an Echo Technologist.
• Assist physicians with technical aspect of transesophagel echocardiograms.
• Assess patient during exam and recognizes signs/symptoms indicative of the patients' needs for intervention by reporting to the appropriate individuals.
• Ensure patients safety and comfort during exams.
• Incorporate knowledge of growth and development into care when performing exams.
• Complete all paperwork & tracking associated with services provided by Echocardiology Department.
• Obtain accurate hx for exam ordered.
• Accurately verifiy exam.
• Check study w/Cardiologist for input.
• Complete flow sheets w/exams.
• Chart necessary information on inpatients charts.
• Plans & arranges workload.
• Communicates with coworkers and coordinator to bring patients to dept.
• Recognizes staff shortages and initiates alternatives.
• Responsible for training of students.
• Assist schedulers w/questions and phone calls.
• Assist other specialty areas depending on Echo Lab availability.
• Meets licensure requirements for PCH Echocardiology department.
• BLS current.
• RDCS on file.
• CME's completed. Required qualifications for this position include:
  • Degree from a Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program or a program that is accredited by the Commmission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or within one (1) year of hire Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • One (1) yr xperience performing adult echocardiography
    • Experience with transesphageal and stress echocardiography About the hospital you will serve: Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Washington is a 127-bed, not-for-profit hospital providing emergency, diagnostic, cancer, birthing and surgical services. It consistently receives high scores on accreditation surveys by the Joint Commission, the Washington Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details -http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P352902 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Cardio Services Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Part time Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3033 ECHOCARDIOLOGY WA PCH CENTRALIA HOSPITAL Address: WA Olympia 500 Lilly Rd NE 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.

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