ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER

Job Details: Job Location: Valor Health Hospital - Emmett, ID, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Position Title: Echocardiographer

Department: Radiology

Supervisor’s Title: Radiology Manager

Position Summary:

The Echocardiographer performs high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations in accordance with department protocols and physician orders. This position works directly with the interpreting cardiologist to support accurate and timely cardiac imaging services for outpatients.

This role requires strong technical scanning skills, professional communication, and the ability to work independently in a rural Critical Access Hospital environment.

Principal Functions and Responsibilities:

Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to department and cardiologist protocols
Obtains high-quality 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow images
Accurately performs cardiac measurements and calculations for physician interpretation
Works directly with cardiologist regarding protocols, image quality, and patient care
Completes accurate documentation
Provides safe, compassionate, and professional care
Assists with scheduling efficiency and patient throughput
Adheres to HIPAA, infection prevention, and hospital policies.

Required Experience and Skills:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Sonography program.

Minimum of 2 years echocardiography experience

Preferred Experience and Skills:

5 years of experience
Experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting
Experience working directly with cardiologists
Familiarity with Cerner, EnCapture MD
Qualifications:
Physical Requirement: Prolonged walking and standing, ability to assist and position patients safely, repetitive upper extremity movement consistent with sonography, ability to move ultrasound equipment as needed.  

Certification, Registration or Licensure: 

Certification:

ARDMS registered in RDCS or
CCI registered in RCS

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association or equivalent required prior to patient care.

Work Environment

Working Conditions: Health care environment, possible exposure to patient conditions.

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, sitting, hand eye coordination, speaking.