Cardiac Sonographer, Echo Techniologist.

Department Overview

The Adult Cardiac Sonographer works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect

care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and throughout the

hospital. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance of trans-thoracic echo-cardiograms, stress

echo-cardiograms, and trans-esophageal echo-cardiograms. Evening and weekend call is required as needed.

Function/Duties of Position

Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital 

• Performs trans-thoracic echo-cardiograms, stress echo-cardiograms, and trans-esophageal echo-cardiograms
  • Assesses and prepares patients for procedures
  • Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist
  • Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort
  • Adjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accurately
  • Determines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathology
  • Records images for review by cardiologist
  • Provides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, trans-esophageal echo-cardiogram, and alcohol septal ablation
  • Selects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathology i
  • Utilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusion
  • Monitors patients and their response
  • Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist
  • Arranges images of exam findings for patient’s medical record xiii. Documents according to established policies and procedures
• Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area
• Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures 
• Protect patient privacy/maintains confidentiality
• Inserts and manages intravenous lines
• Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations
• Provides teaching to patients and family as necessary
• Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment 
• Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly
• Demonstrates fiscally responsible resource utilization and promotes cost containment
• Follows research protocols
• Perform patient care in a timely manner
• Productively utilizes unassigned time

Assists with other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program OR

• equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience.

• Board Certification or eligibility for certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. 

• Sonographer license issued by Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.

• For positions on adult units, certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) will be accepted in lieu of ARDMS certification. Active registration must be maintained with continuing medical education units (CME’s) on an ongoing basis.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to perform a complete transthoracic echocardiogram including assessing systolic and diastolic function, and valvular anatomy
• Knowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatment
• Knowledge of cardiac noninvasive procedures
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Proficiency in computer skills including word processing and databases
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Flexibility
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in organizational skills, time management and creativity with scheduling patients
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, self-motivated
• Ability to report to work regularly on time, and prepared
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of recent experience as a cardiac sonographer.
• Recent experience as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital based, cardiac noninvasive services department
• Proficiency in intravenous line insertion and management

Additional Details

• Exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions
• Possible exposure to body substances
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and multiple demands
• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and longer, according to organizational requirements
• Rotating holiday and weekend call schedule and rotating Saturday shifts.
• Travel to off site clinics may be necessary

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.