Echocardiographic Technician, Cardiology, Full-time, Variable Shift

About the role

The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Responsibilities

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements.
• Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
• Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions.
• Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's)
• Licenses/Certifications: Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Echocardiography (ECG) certification; Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy; Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy; Oregon Board Sonographer license (OR-SNG); Required

Qualifications

• Essential Functions: As described above.

Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Adventist Health offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $43.11 to $64.62. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

Full time, variable shift.