The Echocardiographer performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures and related tasks according to provider orders while maintaining accurate patient records and database entries. They are responsible for equipment maintenance, inventory oversight, and ensuring timely reporting of diagnostic results to referring physicians.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a graduate certificate in an accredited program, current BLS/CPR certification, and an OBMI license. A minimum of six months of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound is required, along with the ability to obtain RDCS-AE or RCS certification within 90 days of hire.
$50.16 - $74.74 per hour. This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience.
Shift differentials under the
OFNHP are currently as follows:
Evening: $2.50/hr.
Weekend
$4/hr.
Night
Starts at $10/hr. This part-time position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and Earned Time Off (ETO). ST.
CHARLES
HEALTH
SYSTEM
JOB
Description
TITLE: Cardiovascular
Ultrasound
Technologist/Echocardiographer
REPORTS
TO
Position:
Manager,
Echo
Department:
Echo
DATE
LAST
Reviewed:
June 2025
OUR
VISION:
Creating
America’s healthiest community, together
OUR
MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR
VALUES:
Accountability,
Caring and
Teamwork
Department
SUMMARY: The Echocardiography department provides a licensed technologists at all four St. Charles Hospitals as well as Echocardiography services at our clinics. These technologists provide Echocardiography services 24/7 for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Echo Lab, OR, ER, Cath Lab, and all patient care floors throughout the hospitals. As part of our community outreach these technologists provide Echocardiography services to our outreach hospitals throughout Eastern Oregon.
Position
OVERVIEW: The Echocardiographer performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures and related tasks according to provider orders utilizing knowledge and judgement regarding imaging technique and patient treatment. Database network oversight ensuring timely follow-thru of ECHO/CV Ultrasound performance, interpretation and reporting back to appropriate providers and facilities. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) retirement plan
Earned Time Off
Essential
Functions
AND
DUTIES: Performs and produces accurate and interpretable cardiovascular Ultrasounds per St. Charles Health System policies, procedures and established guidelines. Conducts timely office procedures (charges, charge audits, editing, filing, data collection, ordering, other) as required by St. Charles Health System. Ensures that charges are entered, audited in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that all cardiovascular ultrasounds/Echos are read daily and dispersed back to the referring physicians and facilities. Provides timely report and database entry completion and maintains St. Charles Health System Echo database network and provides clinical oversight and troubleshooting for the system. Remains proficient in administration of ultrasound contrast agent per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Remains proficient in ultrasound bubble studies per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Performs cleaning of TEE Probes, TTE Probes and Echo Machines according to St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Responsible for inventory oversight and communicates equipment and supply needs to the responsible party. Prepares comprehensive reports for the cardiologist. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies in Electronic Medical Records. Participates in call rotation. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of accredited certificate program
Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Current BLS/CPR Health Care Provider certification. Current OBMI License. RDCS-AE or RCS required within 90 days of hire. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Preferred
Rdcs-Pe, rdcs–fe, rccs.
Experience:
Required: Six (6) months of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.
Preferred
One (1) year of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.
Personal
Protective
EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Additional
Position
INFORMATION: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Must have strong team working and collaborative skills. Must be able to multi-task and work independently. Must have strong attention to detail Must have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.
Diagnostic testing and
Special
Skills include proficiency in: Transthoracic and Stress (Dobutamine & Treadmill) echocardiograms. Transesophageal echocardiograms Proper cleaning of TEE probes Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE Registered Technologist) Fetal Echocardiography (RDCS –
FE
Registered
Technologist)
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.
Schedule
Weekly
Hours: 30
Caregiver
Type:
Regular
Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position?
No
Job
Family:
Technologist
Scheduled
Days of the
Week:
Variable with
Call
Shift
Start &
End
Time: Variable St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide
