Echo Sonographer

Adult Cardiac SonographerThe 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 transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Evening and weekend call is mandatory.Function/Duties of PositionProvides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospitalPerforms transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiogramsAssesses and prepares patients for proceduresConducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologistPositions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfortAdjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accuratelyDetermines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathologyRecords images for review by cardiologistProvides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, transesophageal echocardiogram, and alcohol septal ablationSelects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathologyUtilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusionMonitors patients and their responseReports pertinent findings to cardiologistArranges images of exam findings for patient's medical recordDocuments according to established policies and proceduresDemonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty areaDemonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/proceduresProtects patient privacy/maintains confidentialityInserts and manages intravenous linesRecognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situationsProvides teaching to patient and family as necessaryPerforms routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipmentEnsures emergency equipment is maintained and working properlyDemonstrates fiscally responsible resource utilization and promotes cost containmentFollows research protocolsPerforms patient care in a timely mannerProductively utilizes unassigned timePrioritizes and coordinates patient care and/or services with team membersParticipates in the assessment and development of department and hospital related projectsParticipates in orientation of new employeesServes as a resource for staff members, students, residents, and fellowsServes on hospital and department committees as neededDevelops and revises departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and forms as neededPlans, prepares, and presents training for departmental employeesAssists with other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsAssociate'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.Positions with in person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes firstPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum: one year of recent experience as a cardiac sonographer. Recent experience as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital based, cardiac non invasive services departmentAbility to perform a complete transthoracic echocardiogram including assessing systolic and diastolic function, and valvular anatomyKnowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatmentKnowledge of cardiac noninvasive proceduresEffective utilization of oral and written communication skills with staff and the publicFluency in oral and written EnglishProficiency in computer skills including word processing and databasesAbility to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasksFlexibilityStrong customer service skillsProficiency in organizational skills, time management and creativity with scheduling patientsAbility to work independently and autonomously, self-motivatedAbility to report to work regularly, on time, and preparedProficiency in intravenous line insertion and managementAdditional DetailsExposure to usual hospital environmental conditionsPossible exposure to body substancesFast paced environment with frequent interruptions and multiple demandsAbility to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and longer, according to organizational requirementsRotating holiday and weekend call schedule and rotating Saturday shiftsTravel to off site clinics may be necessaryAbility to lift, bend, stand, walk throughout the shiftAbility to carry and lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand for up to 8 continuous hours a dayAbility to push an echo machine through hospital corridorsWhy Apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io