Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Description

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.26 - $64.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Why PeaceHealth?

Commitment to Clinical Excellence:

• PeaceHealth Sacred Heart RiverBend Medical Center has again received an "A" Safety Rating from The Leapfrog Group

• We are the proud recipient of the 2023 Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for superior patient outcomes in coronary intervention procedures.

• Heart Care - Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and certified Transcatheter Valve Center from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Mission-driven, value-based employer:

• PeaceHealth was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek

• Newsweek has included PeaceHealth among "America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters in 2024"!

• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Details about the position:

• Responsible for performing diagnostic and special procedures ultrasonography in accordance with established policies and procedures. Must use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical cardiology, acoustic imaging technology, and problem-solving skills to optimize the echocardiographic evaluation, tailoring and expanding the exam to ensure comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy.

• Performs prescribed ultrasound procedures using a variety of equipment to get preliminary echocardiographic measurements. Must be competent at the performance of adult echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography and contrast studies.

• Must follow department imaging protocols, appropriately acquire all echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician when necessary.

• Prepare, supply and equip ultrasound rooms to meet specific cardiologist and physician requirements for procedures.

What you bring:

• Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program required. CAAHEP accredited program preferred. A minimum six months full-time cardiac internship strongly preferred.

• Must be ARDMS eligible upon date of hire.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-Adult) credential required. New graduates have one year to obtain registration through ARDMS or CCI.

• Registration with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) required. Must maintain active registry with the OBMI. May work under OBMI Temporary license pending ARDMS or CCI registration.

• Required: Basic Life Support

Be a part of our mission-driven culture where values guide every decision, creating a truly purposeful workplace! For details about this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, ~~~.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (~~~) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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