Echo Technologist

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Oregon is seeking a qualified Cardiac Sonographer to join our Mt. Talbert Echocardiography team.

This full-time, onsite role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, adhering to department policies, and collaborating with cardiology colleagues to deliver quality patient care. Scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day shifts and a requirement to participate in on-call or standby as needed.

Qualifications

• AMA approved ultrasound program or ARDMS/CCI certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Cardiac Sonographer certification within 12 months of hire.
• Oregon Sonography license (Cardiac) may be required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures in routine, emergent, portable and surgical settings.
• Communicate with Cardiologist to coordinate patient care.
• Assist patient transport and related data entry/filing tasks.
• Restock supplies and participate in QA functions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

ARDMS certification/CCI

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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 Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• 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.

Notes

• This position supports the operations at the Sunnyside Medical Campus.

Primary Location:

Oregon,Clackamas,Mt. Talbert Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri

Working Hours Start:

06:45 AM

Working Hours End:

05:15 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

W08|UFCW|Local 555

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Mt. Talbert Medical Offices - Echocardiography - 1008

Pay Range:

$56.41 - $74.06 / hour

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.