Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer 

Diagnostic Imaging

Jefferson Healthcare

Announcement #19-10-18-379

Are you looking to make a change?  Do you want to be a part of something bigger than just coming to work and going home?  We are looking for someone who is process driven and ready to help grow our Echocardiography program. As a full-time Cardiac Sonographer at Jefferson Healthcare you will be a part of the Diagnostic Imaging team.  We are a dynamic team of professionals from multiple disciplines and backgrounds and we pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate with one another to accomplish any task.  We offer high quality services with current equipment to ensure you have the best tools for the job.  Currently our organization operates Philips EPIQ 5 Cardiac Ultrasound equipment. 

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and in close proximity to Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. We have numerous accreditations and awards and are recognized as Achieving Best Care by the Washington State Hospital Association.

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and we continue to receive awards year after year, such as 2015 Best Small Towns in America (Smithsonian Magazine), 50 Safest Cities in Washington (Safewise.com), and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine). Come check us out!

Position Description

Applies sonography safely to patients for diagnostic purposes upon the request of a physician.  Also works under the supervision of the interpreting physicians for cardiac sonography.

Required Education and Experience:

• Completion of an accredited cardiac sonography program
• Two years previous experience in adult transthoracic, stress (exercise), transesophageal (TEE) cardiac ultrasound preferred
• Hospital setting preferred with EPIC
• Four (4) + years experience as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred
• RCS or RDCS preferred
• Credentialed or eligible for credentialing through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).  Must be credentialed within one year of hire date  
• Current BLS & ACLS required; Will train to ACLS if not currently credentialed

Schedule

1.0 FTE, full-time. Typically 10-hour shifts.

If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

Our salary is competitive and we offer a generous benefits package of medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, personal time off and more.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at www.jeffersonhealthcare.org and select "Careers" located on the "About Us" tab. This position will remain open until filled.

*A current resume and cover letter are required for full consideration*