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Providence Health & Services

Echocardiograph Technologist

Providence Health & Services, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Description

Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations according to physician's orders, utilizing a variety of complex ultrasound equipment. Objectively identifies the presence of or absence of disease utilizing a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Assists physicians with more invasive echocardiography examinations including, but not limited to, Transesophageal echocardiography, Trans-catheter echo guided procedures (location specific), pericardiocentesis, echo guided myocardial biopsies (location specific), contrast enhanced exams, exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography. Has the ability to modify procedures, to meet special circumstances and/or provide clinically useful information on a cost-effective basis.

Required Qualifications:

Upon hire: Oregon Sonographer

Upon hire: National Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Upon hire: National Advanced Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Upon hire: National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree: Applied Science, from a CAAHPE accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

One year: Experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound examinations, OR Minimum of 800 exams using all imaging modalities available.

Pediatric echocardiography experience.

Familiarity with imaging support of advanced heart failure patients (mechanical support devices).

Experience with echo guided trans-catheter procedures. (St. Vincent Medical Center)

Requisition ID:

313645

Company:

Providence Jobs

Job Category:

Cardio Services

Job Function:

Clinical Care

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Shift:

Day

Career Track:

Clinical Professional

Department:

5002 PSVMC ECHOCARDIOLOGY

Address:

OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd

Work Location:

Providence St Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland

Pay Range:

$39.32 - $62.25

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