Cardiac Sonographer - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview

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OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Eligible for hiring bonus and relocation assistance available 
• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Growth/Development Opportunities

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The adult cardiac sonographer works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non Invasive Services Department and 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.

Function/Duties of Position

Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital

• 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, pericardiocentisis, 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
• Demonstrates fiscally responsible resource utilization and promotes cost containment
• Follows research protocols
• Performs patient care in a timely manner
• Productively utilizes unassigned time

Prioritizes and coordinates patient care and/or services with team members

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, and fellows
• Serves on hospital and department committees as neededDevelops and revises departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and forms as needed
• Plans, prepares, and presents training for departmental employees

Assists with other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology from an approved and accredited program OR equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience.
• Ability to perform a complete transthoracic echocardiogram including assessing systolic and diastolic function, and valvular anatomy
• Knowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatment
• Knowledge of cardiac noninvasive procedures
• Effective utilization of oral and written communication skills with staff and the public
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Proficiency in computer skills including word processing and databases
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Flexibility
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in organizational skills, time management and creativity with scheduling
• patients
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, self-motivated
• Ability to report to work regularly, on time, and prepared Proficiency in intravenous line insertion and management
• ARDMS or CCI certification or within 6 months of hire.
• OBMI licensure per “C” Classification Specifications. Must have OBMI license by start date.
• BLS certification
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• One year of recent experience as a cardiac sonographer.
• Recent experience as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital based, cardiac non invasive services department
• Proficiency in intravenous line insertion and management

Additional Details

Salary Range: $48.14 - $66.10 per hour

• Exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions
• Possible exposure to body substances
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and multiple demands
• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and longer, according to organizational requirements
• Rotating holiday and weekend call schedule and rotating Saturday shifts.
• Travel to off site clinics may be necessary

• Ability to lift, bend, stand, walk throughout the shift

• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for up to 8 continuous hours a day

• Ability to push an echo machine through hospital corridors

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.