Echocardiographic Technician; Outpatient), Per diem, VMC Cardiology

Echo cardiographic Technician (Outpatient), Per diem, VMC Cardiology

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Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions in an outpatient setting. Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists.

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, including preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s):
  Preferred

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI):
  Required
• Echocardiography (ECG) certification:
  Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS/HS-BLS/RQI BLS) certification:
  Required
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI‑RCS) certification:
  Required

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right‑to‑Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, medical staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider