Cardiac Sonographer - Echo / Evenings

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $43.72/hr - $63.84/hr

The Cardiac Sonographer works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms:

Assesses and prepares patients for procedures

Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist

Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort

Adjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accurately

Determines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathology

Records images for review by cardiologist

Provides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, transesophageal echocardiogram, and alcohol septal ablation

Selects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathology

Utilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusion

Monitors patients and their response

Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist

Arranges images of exam findings for patient’s medical record

Documents according to established policies and procedures

Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area

Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures

Protects patient privacy/maintains confidentiality

Inserts and manages intravenous lines

Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations

Provides teaching to patient and family as necessary

Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment

Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly

Follows research protocols

Performs patient care in a timely manner

Productively utilizes unassigned time

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; elevate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.

Participates in the assessment and development of department and hospital related projects

Participates in orientation of new employees

Serves as a resource for staff members, students, residents

Serves on hospital and department committees as needed

Develops and revises departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and forms as needed

Plans, prepares, and presents training for departmental employees

Assists with other duties as assigned

Rotating holiday and weekend call schedule and rotating Saturday shifts.

Travel to offsite clinics may be necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Required

Associate'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.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program.

Experience

Required

N/A

Preferred

One (1) year or greater of experience with Adult Cardiac Echocardiography.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Required

Board Certification or eligibility for certification through one (1) of the following organizations:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).

Certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Or, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

Certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Sonographer license issued by Oregon Board of Medical Imaging. Must have license by start date.

American Heart Association BLS

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

Required

Basic computer skills

Ability to document in EMR

Find, push, or pull studies within PACS viewing system

Excellent customer service skills.

Uses effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

Behavior and appearance support a professional image.

Demonstrates skills in caring for the adult and geriatric patient.

Preferred

Epic EMR experience

Bilingual skills a plus.

Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.

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