What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech position at The Vancouver Clinic?
Join our growing Cardiology team as an experienced Echo Tech!
New hire generally start between $40.60-$53.80/hour, and placement in the range is based on an evaluation of experience.
Schedule: four, 10 hour days Monday through Friday (day off TBD)
As a Echo Tech you will:
- Perform transthoracic echocardiograms on patients (includes 2D, m-mode, PW, CW and color Doppler) and obtain the highest quality of images possible.
- Perform both stress echoes and pharmacological stress echocardiograms and obtains the highest quality of images possible.
- Perform Bubble Studies and obtains the highest quality and images possible.
- Perform Strain Imaging if ordered or at technicians’ discretion.
- Use 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.
Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
- Current certification in Adult Echocardiography within one year of hire or transfer (ARDMS-RDCS or CCI-RCS) required.
- Minimum three years of experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, Doppler Echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms required.
- Current Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.
- Knowledge of current accepted Echocardiography principles, practices, and techniques, including cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
Pay Range:
$39.83 - $59.75
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.
Salary : $41 - $54
