Echocardiograph Technologist
MDAEdge · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Job Summary
Echocardiograph Technologist (Full-Time, Day Shift), Sign-On Bonus ($6000)
Responsibilities
- Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations as per physician's orders using complex ultrasound equipment.
- Identify the presence or absence of disease with a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Absorb and assist physicians with invasive echocardiography exams including transesophageal echo, trans-catheter echo-guided procedures, pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsies, contrast-enhanced exams, and stress echocardiography.
- Modify procedures to meet special circumstances or provide useful clinical information cost-effectively.
- Comply with standards set by the American Society of Echocardiography and departmental policies.
- Share coverage responsibility for emergency stand-by and call-back studies during evenings and weekends.
- May provide shared regional coverage or rotate through staffed weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Oregon Sonographer certification upon hire.
- National Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or National Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (Client) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from ARDMS upon hire.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Applied Science from a CAAHEP-accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- At least 1 year of cardiovascular ultrasound experience or minimum 800 exams using all imaging modalities.
- Experience with pediatric echocardiography.
- Familiarity with imaging support for advanced heart failure patients using mechanical support devices.
- Experience with echo-guided trans-catheter procedures.