Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist​/Echocardiographer

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist/Echocardiographer

Echocardiographer performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures and related tasks according to provider orders utilizing knowledge and judgement regarding imaging technique and patient treatment. The position ensures timely follow-through of ECHO/CV Ultrasound performance, interpretation and reporting back to appropriate providers and facilities. This role does not supervise other caregivers.

• Performs and produces accurate and interpretable cardiovascular ultrasounds per St. Charles Health System policies, procedures and established guidelines.
• Conducts timely office procedures (charges, charge audits, editing, filing, data collection, ordering, other) as required by St. Charles Health System.
• Ensures that charges are entered, audited in an accurate and timely manner and all cardiovascular ultrasounds/Echos are read daily and dispersed back to the referring physicians and facilities.
• Provides timely report and database entry completion and maintains St. Charles Health System Echo database network and provides clinical oversight and troubleshooting for the system.
• Remains proficient in administration of ultrasound contrast agent per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures.
• Remains proficient in ultrasound bubble studies per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures.
• Performs cleaning of TEE Probes, TTE Probes and Echo Machines according to St. Charles Health System policies and procedures.
• Responsible for inventory oversight and communicates equipment and supply needs to the responsible party.
• Prepares comprehensive reports for the cardiologist.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies in Electronic Medical Records.
• Participates in call rotation.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization as required or assigned.

• Required: Graduate of accredited certificate program
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Required: Current BLS/CPR Health Care Provider certification. Current OBMI License. RDCS-AE or RCS required within 90 days of hire. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
• Preferred: RDCS-PE, RDCS–FE, RCCS.

• Required: Six (6) months of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.
• Preferred: One (1) year of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.