Oregon Health & Science University · 2 days ago
Pediatric Sonographer (Echo Technologist)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $69/hr
2+ years expOregon Health & Science University is seeking a qualified and experienced Pediatric Sonographer to join the Doernbecher Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography Lab. The role involves performing highly technical echocardiography procedures on pediatric patients, maintaining high standards of medical ethics, and supporting various programs within the hospital.
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Hiring Manager
Brandon Nguyen, MBA
Responsibilities
Determines and instructs patient in proper preparation for exam; explains examination process and procedure to patient; positions patient for each examination to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort; adjusts equipment controls; modifies each study during the exam to demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and/or pathology accurately; determines need for additional views depending on patient variables or demonstrated pathology; manipulates transthoracic transducer by hand over diagnostic area in order to image cardiac structures and visualize hemodynamic flow patterns as necessary; selects appropriate scan based on significant functional and/or anatomical pathology; records representative images for review by Cardiologist
Performs transthoracic echocardiography on pediatric patients to include the evaluation of complex congenital heart lesions, and pre/post-operative cardiac assessment; to include premature and micro-premature infants on high frequency ventilators
Provides transthoracic echocardiography on outreach pediatric patients throughout Oregon
During certain invasive procedures, gives physician measurements, estimations, angles, and guidance. (These invasive procedures may include but not limited to; pericardial centesis, balloon atrial septostomy, blade atrial septostomy, balloon valvuloplasty
Assists physician in the application of transesophageal and/or intra vascular ultrasound in the cardiac catheterization laboratory or surgical suites
Schedules patients from phone or written physicians’ request; obtains clinical data from patient chart or referring physician; arranges digital images of exam findings in logical sequence for patient's permanent medical record; maintains patient files (e.g., records patient identification and corresponding examination procedures); verbally reports summary of patient's medical history and pertinent exam findings to Cardiologist
Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program; OR
Equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience
Board Certification or eligibility for certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Sonographer license issued by Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
For positions on adult units, certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) will be accepted in lieu of ARDMS certification
Active registration must be maintained with continuing medical education units (CME's) on an ongoing basis
BLS Certification
Preferred
Two years experience in pediatric echocardiography with patients with complex congenital heart disease
Fetal experience is a bonus
Clinical experience with patients with complex congenital heart disease in a variety of settings including ambulatory, NICU/PICU, surgical suites and catheterization laboratory
Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Childcare service discounts
Employee discounts to local and major businesses
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
10001+ employees
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$36.6MKey Investors
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Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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