Echo Technologist

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

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Job Summary
The Echo Cardiographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of echo cardiography examinations using sonography. The Cardiographer is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Cardiographer always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.


Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1. * Coordinates program activities to ensure consistent delivery of quality patient-centered care and efficient operations in support of hospital goals and objectives.
2. * Leads the development, implementation, ongoing assessment and improvement of Cardiography programs, patient-care protocols, standards of care, policies and procedures. Monitors outcomes: identifies opportunities/gaps and initiates appropriate enhancements and/or corrections. Disseminates new or revised policies, procedures and initiatives. 
3. * Performs all requested Echo Cardiography examinations as ordered by the attending physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians as required. Coordinates with other staff as appropriate to ensure patient care is provided.
4. * Engages with both internal and external partners to advance the SPMC mission and vision. Participates in professional groups/associations. Participates in or leads SPMC work groups, projects and committees as assigned.
5. * Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
*Essential Job Function

Staff Member Responsibilities
1. * Builds and Maintains Relationships
Actively gets to know direct-reports and peers. Customizes interactions to meet the needs of different groups. Demonstrates the ability to build alignment and commitment within and across functions to achieve common goals; encourages others to work collaboratively. Surfaces and resolves conflicts in a timely and constructive manner; seeks to understand others’ points of view.
2. * Communicates a Compelling Vision and Direction
Engages staff to understand and support the SPMC mission and vision; ignites the passion of individual team members to advance the vision. Effectively uses a variety of tools to motivate and inspire action.
3. * Demonstrates Effective Management Skills
Accurately and timely executes managerial tasks, such as: Manages financial resources effectively. Maintains equipment and physical space. Manages department to meet service and performance expectations. Maintains appropriate staffing levels and competency of staff. Monitors and manages staff performance, satisfaction and engagement. Maintains accurate and complete paper and electronic records. Initiates actions to improve data integrity and standardization of processes. Develops and monitors department performance indicators; provides regular reports to leadership. Develops/recommends strategies to address areas of concern. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
4. * Develops Self and Others
Pursues personal and professional development. Maintains professional skills and awareness of regulatory changes, compliance issues, innovations and developments through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Serves as a professional resource and subject matter expert. Reflects on successes and failures and applies lessons learned. Trains, develops, and guides employees; provides honest and clear feedback regarding strengths, weaknesses and areas for development. Encourages employees to reflect on their successes and failures and identify lessons learned.
5. * Drives Results
Ensures team understanding of roles and accountabilities; aligns efforts; monitors, recognizes & rewards progress. Translates ideas into concrete actions; inspires followers; mobilizes resources; anticipates potential problems and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Works across organizational boundaries to achieve desired results; concentrates on outcomes rather than activities; delivers measurable results, on time and within budget.
6. * Fosters an Environment of Trust and Integrity
Consistently behaves in a respectful, open, fair, and objective manner. Takes other perspectives and emotions into account. Honors confidentiality; effectively manages triangulation. Follows through on commitments. Leads by example.
7. * Leads Innovation
Applies research, benchmarks, and creativity to identify and implement departmental innovations.
8. * Manages Change
Recognizes and responds promptly to changes in workload or circumstance, adjusting assignments or workflow as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency Demonstrates tolerance and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations.  Applies basic change management concepts to engage direct reports in understanding and adopting change.
9. * Thinks Strategically
Actively participates in strategic planning activities. Develops departmental plans and strategies to address current and future challenges and opportunities. Educates and involves direct-reports in strategic planning.

Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience
• Graduate of a formal Echo Cardiography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Three years of experience required; five years of experience preferred. Experience should include routine stress and non-stress examinations.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
1. Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1. Advanced working knowledge of sonography practices. Demonstrated competence in clinical skills; ability to perform, evaluate and teach required sonography tasks.
2. Advanced working knowledge of sonography department operations and services.
3. Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, patients and community members. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills.
4. Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
5. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records in a timely manner.
6. Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, systems-thinking, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements
Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70%
Lifting  <10 lbs. X
Lifting 10-35 lbs. X
Lifting >35 lbs. X
Carrying <10 lbs. X
Carrying 10-35 lbs. X
Carrying >35 lbs. X
Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs X
Sitting X
Standing X
Walking X
Bending/Stooping X
Exposure to BBP X
Crouching X

Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices 
Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices. 
Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

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Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.