• Cardiac Sonographer / Echocardiographer (Per-Diem)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 243719

     

    Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - ECHO LAB

     

    Posting Date: 05/06/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $59.78 - $75.92 per hour

     

    Shift: First Shift

     

    Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20230701\_a11y.pdf)

     

    Harborview Medical Center - Cardiology/Echo Lab** has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem **Cardiac Sonographer / Echocardiographer** . **WORK SCHEDULE:

     

    + 0% FTE

    + Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management and other advanced services. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:**

    + Conveniently located near public transportation

    + Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

    + Opportunity to provide career growth **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

    + Perform or assist with intra-operative TEE scanning procedures; select cardiac ultrasound parameters to acquire accurate images of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiologic data during the ongoing examination; perform scanning as required to tailor the examination

    + Perform echo/Doppler procedures during invasive procedures such as providing guidance for needle extraction during pericardiocentesis and patients requiring evaluation of heart function to determine viability for organ transplantation (liver, kidney, pancreas, lung, heart

    + Provide clinical instruction and technical training in all aspects of echo/Doppler examination including theory, application, instrumentation, analysis and interpretation

    + Participate in establishing and implementing departmental operations procedures **REQUIREMENTS:**

    + Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)OR

    + Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)AND

    + One year of experience as Cardiac SonographerOR

    + Equivalent education/experience **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)**

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.