Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer :: Clackamas, OR

STI; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Oregon seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures across routine, emergent, portable, and surgical exams in line with departmental policies. You will communicate with the Cardiologist and participate in on-call duties as needed.

Responsibilities also include data entry, patient transport assistance, restocking supplies, and quality assurance tasks. Required is an AMA-approved ultrasound program or ARDMS/CCI certification, plus Oregon licensure and BLS within 1

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal ultrasound training program (AMA approved) or ARDMS/CCI certification paths.
• High school diploma or GED required; some positions may require licensure.
• Experience with pediatric or specialized cardiac ultrasound is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures for various age groups as per department policies.
• Communicate findings with Cardiologists and other clinicians.
• Assist patients with transport and positioning; manage clerical tasks and data entry.
• Restock supplies and perform quality assurance functions.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

ARDMS/CCI certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Summary

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Cardiologist.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required.

To provide diagnostic services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Cardiologist.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Data Entry. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable - Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• A minimum two (2) year AMA approved program and successful completion of one year Ultrasound training and certification, OR
• Two (2) years Allied Health and successful completion and certification of two (2) year ARDMS program, OR
• Successful completion of an AMA accredited Ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or CardioVascular Credentialing International (CCI) (new grads within one (1) year of hire for registration).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Sonography Technologist License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a formal training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with TEE, Stress Echo and Pediatric Echosonography.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.