Cardiac Sonographer​/Echo Tech​/Echocardiographer - Omak

Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech/Echocardiographer - Omak

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Salary Range: $46.37 - $74.67

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Up to $15,000 in Bonuses! $5,000 sign on—paid after 90‑day probationary period, $5,000 paid after 6 months, and $5,000 retention bonus at 1 year. Additional rules apply.

This position does not take call, work weekends or holidays.

• Independently perform high‑quality, professional level, complex diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations adhering to Echo Lab policies, procedures, and American Society of Echocardiography standards.
• Determine diagnostic parameters and adjust imaging as needed throughout the exam to acquire accurate images of cardiac anatomy, pathophysiological data, and blood flow analysis relative to patient clinical presentation, review of prior imaging studies, and relevant cardiac history.
• Provide real‑time assessment of image quality to adjust imaging protocols and to determine the need for and utilize echo contrast/ultrasound‑enhancing agents, agitated saline “bubble” studies, 3‑D quantification, myocardial strain imaging, and other specialized imaging techniques following established lab protocols and American Society of Echocardiography standards.
• Perform echo cardiographic studies in the Cath Lab to provide imaging to guide pericardiocentesis and to evaluate TAVR valve placement.
• Provide treadmill stress echo and dobutamine stress echo imaging as part of the cardiac stress testing team, including pharmacological viability and valve stress echocardiograms.
• Assist the physician in the performance of 2‑D and 3‑D transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and other special procedures.
• Perform accurate measurements and calculations on acquired images, adhering to established lab protocols for pathology identified during exam.
• Summarize and enter patient history, exam measurements, and other relevant data to complete an accurate preliminary assessment of cardiac structures and function for the reading cardiologist.
• Recognize and alert the attending reading cardiologist of critical findings requiring immediate attention.
• Provide excellent patient care consistent with professional practice standards published by the American Society of Echocardiography and all Confluence Health policies.
• Contribute to the professional development of self, peers, and others through participation in departmental meetings, training, peer review, and case presentations as required for professional development and IA lab accreditation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and support staff to promote best quality patient care.
• Participate in the training and orientation of cardiac sonographer students completing clinical internships.
• Travel to remote clinic sites up to two hours away.
• Participate in equitable on‑call rotations.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from CCI.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable vehicle transportation.

• Previous experience as an adult or pediatric echocardiographer, echo tech, or cardiac sonographer.
• New graduates encouraged to apply and will participate in 6‑month echocardiography preceptorship/mentorship program.

• Walking – Frequent
• Sitting/Standing – Continuous
• Reaching:
  Shoulder Height – Occasional
• Reaching:
  Above shoulder height –…