Echocardiograph Technologist - Part-Time Day

About the role

Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations according to physician's orders, utilizing a variety of complex ultrasound equipment. Objectively identifies the presence of or absence of disease utilizing a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Assists physicians with more invasive echocardiography examinations including, but not limited to, Transesophageal echocardiography, Trans-catheter echo guided procedures (location specific), pericardiocentesis, echo guided myocardial biopsies (location specific), contrast enhanced exams, exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations according to physician’s orders, utilizing a variety of complex ultrasound equipment.
• Objectively identifies the presence of or absence of disease utilizing a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Affords assistance to physicians during more invasive echocardiography examinations including, but not limited to, Transesophageal echocardiography, Trans-catheter echo guided procedures (location specific), pericardiocentesis, echo guided myocardial biopsies (location specific), contrast enhanced exams, exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.

Requirements

• Oregon Sonographer
• National Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International, OR
• National Advanced Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International, OR
• National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Applied Science, from a CAAHPE accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 1 year: Experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound examinations,
• Minimum of 800 exams using all imaging modalities available.
• Pediatric echocardiography experience.
• Familiarity with imaging support of advanced heart failure patients (mechanical support devices).
• Experience with echo guided trans-catheter procedures (St. Vincent Medical Center).

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$46.81 - $72.66

Schedule

Part time, Day Shift, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am-6:00pm