Echocardiograph Technologist - Part-Time Day

Providence • Milwaukie, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiography Technologist performs cardiac ultrasound examinations according to physician orders, using a variety of complex ultrasound equipment. The technologist uses thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology to objectively identify the presence or absence of disease. The role also assists physicians with more invasive echocardiography examinations, including transesophageal echocardiography, trans-catheter echo-guided procedures (location specific), pericardiocentesis, echo-guided myocardial biopsies (location specific), contrast-enhanced exams, and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.

This is a part-time day position at Providence Milwaukie Hospital in Milwaukie, Oregon. Eligible external candidates may receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the payment conditions stated in the posting. Providence describes its care culture as patient-focused and whole-person, built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• Oregon Sonographer credential upon hire.
• Upon hire, hold either National Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or National Advanced Cardiac Sonographer certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Applied Science from a CAAHPE-accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• One year of experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound examinations, or a minimum of 800 exams using all available imaging modalities.
• Pediatric echocardiography experience.
• Familiarity with imaging support of advanced heart failure patients, including mechanical support devices.
• Experience with echo-guided trans-catheter procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations according to physician orders using complex ultrasound equipment.
• Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology to identify the presence or absence of disease.
• Assist physicians with invasive and advanced echocardiography examinations, including transesophageal echocardiography, trans-catheter echo-guided procedures where applicable, pericardiocentesis, echo-guided myocardial biopsies where applicable, contrast-enhanced exams, and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.

Benefits

• Benefits and compensation package begins on the first day of employment.
• Eligible external candidates may receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus, subject to payment conditions.
• Benefits are described as supporting employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed