Cardiac Sonographer
US-OR-Hillsboro
Tuality Healthcare
Req #: 10136
Type: Per Diem
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Overview:
OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center, formerly Tuality Healthcare has always been committed to our community. It's a part of how we care for each other, and part of what makes this place different.
We had a humble start in 1918 when an enterprising woman named Minnie Jones Coy started a small six-bed hospital in her Hillsboro home. She brought together independent physicians under one roof to treat the sick and provide a safe place for mothers to give birth. A century after Minnie made her commitment to the people of Hillsboro, her vision continues as we provide world-class health care to patients.
As part of our affiliation with OHSU Health, we've changed our name to Hillsboro Medical Center. This new moniker reflects our expanded services and clinic locations that provide patients living in Hillsboro and western Washington County greater access to primary and specialty care.
Responsibilities:
Pay range: $43.72/hr - $63.84/hr plus 10% per diem differential
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:
o Assesses and prepares patients for procedures
o Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist
o Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort
o Adjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accurately
o Determines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathology
o Records images for review by cardiologist
o Provides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, transesophageal echocardiogram, and alcohol septal ablation
o Selects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathology
o Utilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusion
o Monitors patients and their response
o Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist
o Arranges images of exam findings for patient's medical record
o 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; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.
Participates in the assessment and development of department and hospital related projects
o Participates in orientation of new employees
o Serves as a resource for staff members, students, residents
o Serves on hospital and department committees as needed
o 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.
Qualifications:
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:
o American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
Certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
o 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
Preferred
N/A
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.
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