Echo Sonographer

Medcentrek is seeking Echo Sonographers to work at the Puget Sound Health Care System. We are seeking 1 Echo Sonographer at each of the following locations.

Seattle 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle WA, 98108,

Everett CBOC (VA) 220 Olympia Blvd, Everett, WA 98203

American Lake VA, 9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, WA 98493.

This is a long-term contract position starting 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026 and can be extended through March 2031.

Qualifications:

: Echo sonographers must be registered with American registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and an active BLS certification.

- Echo sonographer staff shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government’s requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. Echo sonographer shall have knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to Cardiology Echocardiograms patient population. Echo Sonogragher must have sufficient knowledge and experience working with GE Ultrasound System to perform the services required.

Job Duties:

Medical ECHO Sonographer: The ECHO Sonographer:

· shall carry out medical cardiology functions with certified Medical ECHO Sonographer. Certification by the Medical ECHO Sonographer Certification Board and shall receive technical direction from the VA Cardiology Medical Service.

· shall perform, in conjunction with the Echo sonographer, treatment planning for performing Echocardiograms, Stress Testing, Treadmill Testing, Bubble Studies, and Definity Studies.

· shall perform calculation methods for the delivery of prescribed dose, and subsequent documentation in patient files, and verification of the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Echo Sonographers

PATIENT SAFETY:

· Patient safety incidents must be reported within 24 hours using Patient Safety Report. As soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) Contractors shall notify COR of incident and submit to the COR the Patient Safety Report, following up with COR as required or requested.

· Adverse events will be reported to the VA Quality & Patient Safety Office to the Patient Safety Manager or Patient Safety Coordinator and entered into the Patient Safety Reporting System, as outlined in the National Center for Patient Safety Handbook (http://www.va.gov/ncps/Pubs/NCPShb.doc). Adverse events will be scored utilizing the Safety Assessment Code for determination of the need for conducting a Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Report adverse events to Lead Patient Safety Manager at (206) 768-5305; or if unavailable, contact Patient Safety Coordinator at (206) 768-5306.

· The Echo Sonographer shall report all incidents involving radioactive material to the NHPP and NRC in accordance with National Radiation Safety Committee SOP #5: “National Health Physics Program (NHPP) Incident Response Procedure” and NRC Reporting Requirements (10 CFR 20, 21, 30, 35).

· Adverse drug reactions, allergies, and adverse drug events should be appropriately and promptly entered into CPRS.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 08:00 A.M. -04:30 P.M.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $52.00 - $57.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52 - $57