The Role
Performs standard and advanced adult echocardiograms and stress tests in an outpatient clinic, ensures IAC quality standards, creates preliminary reports, documents charges, maintains and troubleshoots equipment, follows disinfection protocols, notifies physicians of critical findings, and provides staff training and leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Echocardiographer - Clinic performs echocardiograms and related stress exams and calculates measurements to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with possible cardiac related symptoms in the outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Performs standard and advanced echocardiography procedures and stress testing on adult patients.
- Ensures that all quality accuracy parameters are within department quality and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards prior to the completion of the exam. Observes and evaluates data for abnormalities and informs medical staff of any critical abnormality.
- Accurately creates preliminary reports in cardiology department reporting system for all procedures performed according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards. Correctly documents charges for charge capture and inventory control. Performs other departmental documentation and duties.
- Participates in the introduction and implementation of new procedures and protocols and in the evaluation of new imaging equipment. Reviews, evaluates and reports daily operational status of equipment. Cleans and restores equipment after use. Ensures safety and security of all equipment. Adheres to department productivity standards. Follows high level disinfection policies and procedures, and protocols for ultrasound probes and maintains accurate records.
- Maintains departmental supply levels and is responsible for replacing supplies in a timely manner.
- Provides troubleshooting knowledge and resources of information to cardiology staff members. Performs preventative maintenance as necessary, coordinates with cardiology clinic management for manufacturer's service calls.
- Participates in and provides training and orientation to all cardiology staff members for all diagnostic procedures and protocols within the department. Functions in a lead role for physicians and staff.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum:
- Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum:
- Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Cardiac Sonographer.American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
- Operational knowledge of echocardiography and electrocardiographic equipment. Knowledge of basic human anatomy and a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy. Knowledge of basic and advanced arrhythmias. Ability to operate computers
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
- 1 year of experience in performing echocardiograms and other department-related diagnostic cardiac procedures.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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Skills Required
- Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program.
- Registration by ARDMS or CCI as a Cardiac Sonographer.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Operational knowledge of echocardiography equipment.
- Operational knowledge of electrocardiographic equipment.
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy and cardiac anatomy.
- Knowledge of basic and advanced arrhythmias.
- Ability to operate computers.
- One year experience performing echocardiograms and related cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Demonstrates good judgment in interactions with patients, families, coworkers, and medical staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to patient care.
- Effective communication and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
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What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
