St. Anthony Hospital·Gig Harbor, Washington
Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images while ensuring patient comfort and maintaining accurate medical records.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.
Prepares patients and performs ultrasound tests based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department protocols to obtain the correct, cross sectional anatomy and detail of a requested scan area.
Explains procedures to patients and responds to questions; Queries each patient or reviews each chart/ or on line medical record for pertinent history.
Utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to comfort and protect the patient and ensure that results are consistent.
Per manufacturer’s guidelines/instructions, performs equipment maintenance, calibration and cleaning.
Delivers patient care for all age groups while performing ultrasound exams/procedures and/or special procedures.
Acts as a liaison between the patient and the physician.
Regularly performs basic functions in regard to patient care.
Responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority.
Maintains accurate patient records by documenting the patient chart with pertinent information.
Advises nursing staff of any significant change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
Reviews and compiles clinical data in accordance with departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of echo records.
Job Requirements Required Other Graduate from an accredited school of Sonography. and 1-3 years Minimum of one year experience in Echocardiography., upon hire or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire and Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, upon hire Preferred Other Echo Tech Non-Registered: Employees who do not have ARDMS registration (but who otherwise meet the qualifications for the “core” job) must be assigned to this level, and they have a period of one year from the date of hire to obtain it., 12 - months and 1-3 years Minimum of two years in Cardiology procedures as a Cardiovascular tech, upon hire
Requires graduation from an accredited school of Sonography and at least one year of experience in Echocardiography. Must hold a certification such as RCS, RDCS, or be eligible to obtain ARDMS registration within one year, along with BLS/CPR certification.
Market context
In Washington, echo technologists are typically sought in hospitals and cardiology settings where cardiac imaging supports diagnosis and treatment planning. This role is competitive because employers often look for accredited training, current BLS, and ARDMS or RCS credentials, with post-graduate experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to cardiac ultrasound experience.
