Cardiovascular Technologist Consultant/Trainer – Radiology Department

Blue Mountain Hospital District; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mountain Hospital District in John Day, Oregon, is seeking a cardiac imaging specialist to schedule, perform, and document radiology exams per physician orders. This on-site position includes infection control, PACS/EHR duties, and hands-on training for a trainee in echocardiography.

The role emphasizes teaching, protocol adherence, and positive trainee development within a Critical Access hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited certificate program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CEUs as required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the field.
• Knowledge of RIS, PACs and Definity or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams start to finish following orders.
• Enter demographics and orders into the RIS accurately.
• Maintain infection control and equipment per policy.
• Teach trainees and provide feedback for growth.
• Assist with department quality, safety, and logistics.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

Graduate from accredited certificate program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Maintain CEUs per certifying body

Minimum 2 years experience

Tools

RIS

PACs

EHR

Definity or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Full Time – Temporary

Positions Available: 1 (1.0 FTE)

Job Location Type: On-site

Job Location: Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day, OR

Position Summary

Provide quality care close to home as our Blue Mountain Hospital District mission states. This is to include great diagnostic imaging, patient care and customer service. It is expected to care for our patients from the moment we get an order to the time they leave the department. Blue Mountain Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital, and the Radiology Department responsibilities are to schedule patients, perform exams while providing optimal patient care. The department works closely with providers at the Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic and other departments within the hospital to achieve great patient care. The cardiac sonographer consultant/trainer will work with St. Charles Cardiologists in Bend, OR to ensure best protocols are being followed as well as teaching that information to the trainee. The consultant/trainer will provide respectful feedback and oversight to the trainee(s). They will be accountable for the success of the trainee and provide a positive environment for growth in echocardiography.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs exams from start to finish.
  • Confirm order is accurate and has authorization.
  • Call and schedule patients according to department protocol.
  • Enter correct demographics and order into the RIS.
  • Perform exam according to the physician order and Cardiologist protocols.
  • Administers contrast per physician order and Cardiologist protocols.
  • Notate appropriate documentation
  • Make exam available to Cardiologist to be read
  • Complete the correct exam within the hospital EHR for charges.
• Maintain Infection Control and Equipment
  • Clean after every patient
  • Practice good hand hygiene
  • Wipe down high touch surfaces
  • Wear proper PPE
  • Clean and maintain equipment per manufacturers recommendations
  • Use Trophon to disinfect probes.
• Meet, Maintain and Exceed Department Competencies
  • Competency checklist provided by department
  • Demonstrate Competency in IV starts
  • Scheduling
  • Using PACs
• Teach
  • How to properly document exams.
  • How to properly perform exams according to protocols and policies.
  • How to properly charge.
  • How to properly use Definity or equivalent.
  • How to troubleshoot positioning, patient habitus and technical factors
  • Be a positive trainer with your trainee’s success in mind.
• Other possible duties but not limited to:
  • Perform EKGs and any documentation associated with them.
  • Assist in patient transfers with fellow departments
  • Tracking inventory and supplies
  • Assists with department quality and safety

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to maneuver patients on table in order to obtain proper images.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.
• Completes appropriate imaging modality orientation/competency of equipment and protocols within the department.
• Uses AIDET according to BMH policy
• Use of appropriate technical factors
• Appropriate positioning for the exam ordered by physician.
• Performs ultrasound bubble studies per Cardiologist protocols.
• Critical thinking:
  • Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
  • Performs independent problem solving.
  • Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
  • Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
  • Exercises safe judgement in decision making.
  • Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Practices patient safety at all times.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited certificate program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Maintain the required amount of CEU’s per certifying body
• Minimum 2 year experience.

Certification and Licensure Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registry eligible under the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within 4 months of hire or equivalent.
• License from Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).