Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Senior Echocardiographic Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeUkiah, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently certified or eligible to be certified with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Hold an American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential.
Hold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Three years of technical experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound technical duties to image heart muscle and functions, creating images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels to assess heart function and support diagnoses.
Collaborate with cardiologists by performing technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings, and reporting findings to cardiologists.
Set up ultrasound equipment, attach electrodes to the patient's chest and equipment, and document cardiac data and measurements.
Prepare patients by positioning them, applying gel, attaching electrodes to the chest and equipment, verifying wave signals, and recording images.
Interview patients and review medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
Prepare patients for sonographic imaging and provide instructions as part of patient care.
Perform echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
Maintain equipment and inventories, restock supplies, review patient schedules, set up recording equipment, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred; some certifications require a bachelor's degree.
Echocardiography (ECG) certification is preferred.

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions. Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists. Proficient clinician who provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $51.09 to $70.07. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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