Echo/ Vascular Sonographer

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision

Sign-on bonus: $20,000

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks an Echo/Vascular Sonographer to perform ultrasonic imaging in cardiology and vascular studies. Mon-Fri day shift with a $20,000 sign-on bonus participates as part of the Cardiology team.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, document findings, and collaborate with licensed practitioners to ensure high-quality patient care. Required: ARDMS RVT and RDCS or RCS, BLS, and 1 year of vascular/echo experience; 3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a Cardiac/Vascular focus.
• Registered RVT (ARDMS) and RDCS or RCS (CCI) with BLS.
• 1 year of vascular sonography & Echo tech experience; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in echocardiography and vascular studies.
• Corroborate clinical history with procedures and document findings for licensed practitioners.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, and optimize cooperation and comfort.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and select transducers for the target anatomy.
• Position patient and equipment to optimize image quality and safety.
• Maintain aseptic technique and assist with interventional procedures as needed.
• Verifies informed consent and records, maintains confidentiality and reports equipment issues.
• Initiate basic life support if necessary and provide patient education.

Skills

Bilingual (Eng/Span)

Education

Cardiac/Vascular Sonography program

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Echo/Vascular Sonographer - $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Department: Cardiology

Reports to: Cardiology Diagnostic Manager

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Schedule:Mon - Fri/Day Shift

Compensation: Min-$46.26 - Max-$77.46

Definition of Position

Provide health care services, applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the field of Echocardiography and Vascular US. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates ultrasound equipment, and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits: prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac/Vascular Sonography.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:

Required: Registered Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through ARDMS.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI. BLS certification.

Experience:

Required: 1 year of experience as a Vascular Sonographer & Echo Tech

Preferred: 3 years’ experience as a Vascular Sonographer & Echo Tech

40 Hours USD $46.26/Hr. USD $77.46/Hr. 01-3267 Cardiology Day