Echocardiograph Technologist

Job Summary: Echocardiograph Technologist (Full-Time, Day Shift), Sign-On Bonus ($6000)Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations as per physician's orders using complex ultrasound equipment.Identify the presence or absence of disease with a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.Assist physicians with invasive echocardiography exams including transesophageal echo, trans-catheter echo-guided procedures, pericardiocentesis, myocardial biopsies, contrast-enhanced exams, and stress echocardiography.Modify procedures to meet special circumstances or provide useful clinical information cost-effectively.Comply with standards set by the American Society of Echocardiography and departmental policies.Share coverage responsibility for emergency stand-by and call-back studies during evenings and weekends.May provide shared regional coverage or rotate through staffed weekend shifts. Required Qualifications:Oregon Sonographer certification upon hire.National Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or National Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (Client) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from ARDMS upon hire.National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire. Preferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in Applied Science from a CAAHEP-accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.At least 1 year of cardiovascular ultrasound experience or minimum 800 exams using all imaging modalities.Experience with pediatric echocardiography.Familiarity with imaging support for advanced heart failure patients using mechanical support devices.Experience with echo-guided trans-catheter procedures.