Echocardiographer (Echo Tech)

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potential Opportunity for an Echo-Cardiogram Technician supporting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound in Seattle, WA.

Position Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Education/Degree: Echo Sonographers must have completed an accredited program by the National Certification from ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines that are set forth by ARDMS. All ECHO Sonographers are must be registered by RDCS.
• Experience: 2 years with in the last 3 
• BLS

Core Duties:
• Perform duties within the scope of practice determined by didactic, laboratory, and clinical technological education and registration.
• Review and/or record pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures and obtain a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Operate equipment identified in the TO. Perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the equipment

• Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Input key test data and patient information into computer of equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine the need for additional scans of affected area.
• Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned.
• Maintain and clean equipment on a regular basis in accordance with MTF policy. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for diagnostic procedures. Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
• 2 weeks of PTO per year and offered 40 hrs after first 90 days 
• Accrued sick time

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

314-744-4156

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

EOE/Disabled/Veterans