Echo Technologist

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Job Summary:

In addition to all functions of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Technician, the Echocardiography Technologist is responsible for performing all diagnostic echocardiography procedures in the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines.  Performs diagnostic procedures including: 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler in Transthoracis and Transesophageal Echocardiograms.  Uses skills to combine physics, electrophysiology and clinical diagnosis to provide complete accurate data to make informed Echocardiographic interpretations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs Echocardiographic procedures in a timely manner; documents required information and communicates to physicians and direct care staff pertinent information. 
• Uses asculatory findings, Doppler Physics and Ultrasound Anatomy to assess patients during Transthoracis and Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.
• Uses advance understanding of cardiovascular systems to assess patient conditions and situations for performing procedures.
• Completes all documentation including worksheets, video, chart recording and digital archiving.
• Follows departmental policy and procedure for performing and processing all procedures including: proper scheduling, ordering, coding and charging, computer entry, coping, filing and distribution.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year experience in Echocardiography. 
• Minimum of two years in Cardiology procedures as a Cardiovascular tech.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Current AHA BLS certification (within one year of hire)
• Current AHA ACLS certification (within one year of hire)
• Current registry in Adult Echocardiolography or registry eligible in one of the following:
  • Registered Diagnostic
  • Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Cardiovascular Technologist

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills to work independently is essential. 
• Must possess good written and oral English communication skills. 
• Analytical and clerical ability is necessary to effectively provide care, interpret data and accurately document findings. 
• Must have an advanced knowledge of cardiology procedures. 
• Ability to operate various types of electronic equipment, clinical equipment and computers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level courses in biology, chemistry, and electronics

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