Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer)
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
The Echo Tech performs high-quality diagnostic echocardiographic procedures, including TTE, TEE, and stress echocardiograms, utilizing ultrasound equipment to assess cardiac structures and function. This role involves analyzing data, preparing preliminary findings for the Cardiologist, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Perform transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiograms as ordered per protocol, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines, and physician orders. Operate ultrasound and diagnostic imaging equipment to acquire high-quality cardiac images utilizing contrast agents such as Definity and agitated bubble techniques when appropriate. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal echocardiographic findings. Analyze echocardiographic data and prepare preliminary findings for the interpreting Cardiologist. May start and manage intravenous (IV) lines for contract echocardiography when credentialed and trained. Collaborate closely with Cardiologist and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care. Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process. Review and evaluate images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic value. Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and reports in the PACS or EMR system. Maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, and report malfunctions promptly. Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards. Stay current with continuing education and new echocardiographic techniques. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiative and accreditation processes (IAC Echocardiography). The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Required: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac Sonography. Licenses/ certifications/ registrations: Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI. BLS certification.
Required: 1 year of experience as a Echo Tech.
3 years of experience as a Echo Tech. Experience with a range of echocardiographic techniques, including Stress and TEE (preferred).
Physical
Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
Working
Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs. 0 Hours USD $44.06/Hr. USD $73.78/Hr. 01-3267 Cardiology Day
Candidates must be graduates of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program focused on Cardiac Sonography and hold either RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification, along with BLS certification. A minimum of one year of experience as an Echo Tech is required, with three years preferred, especially experience with Stress and TEE techniques.
Market context
In Oregon, allied-health employers often look for radiologic technologists as imaging demand stays steady across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. These roles are competitive because they require certified training, current OBMI and ARRT RT credentials, and timely BLS completion, while the posted pay range reflects the value placed on licensed imaging staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and prepare to show how your training matches the modality and setting.
