Cardiac Sonographer

Hillsboro Medical Center•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$44 - $64•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
N/A
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) 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
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program.
One (1) year or greater of experience with Adult Cardiac Echocardiography
Epic EMR experience
Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

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
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; escalate 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.