Echocardiograph Technologist

Echocardiograph Technologist

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.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.