Echocardiographer

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.500000 | Part Time | Variable scheduled day shifts and 10 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays

Salary: Wages start at $43.31 an hour and the midrange is $54.14 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $2.02 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $4.50 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.87 extra for working weekends
  
  

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer performs cardiac ultrasound exams of high clinical and diagnostic quality. Compiles quantitative information for final analysis and interpretation by medical staff physician.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs thorough patient assessment to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Confirms appropriate indication, patient identification, and preparation for exam. Obtains thorough patient history. Compliance 100%.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, patient, and family to optimize care.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications

• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified by the American Heart is required upon start.
  
  

One Of The Following Is Required

• Licensed in Sonography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) or,
• Licensed in Sonography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) with Subspecialty as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or,
• Licensed in Cardiovascular by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) with a Subspecialty in Sonography (RCS) (CCI) or,
• If the license by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) is in transition of renewal, the certification part of the license may need to be verified by the appropriate national agency: ARRT, ARDMS, ARMRIT, CCI or NMTCB.
  
  

Please Note

• If hired with Sonography license only, specialty registration (RDMS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• OBMI Temporary License in respective specialty may be considered. Permanent licensure must be obtained within 1 year of hire prior to temporary license expiration.
  
  

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) specialty of Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
  
  

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
  
  

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