Hillsboro Medical Center·Hillsboro, Oregon
Perform various types of cardiac echocardiograms and monitor patient responses under the supervision of a cardiologist. Responsibilities also include managing equipment, documenting findings in medical records, and participating in departmental projects.
Pay range: $53.67/hr - $79.42/hr The Cardiac Sonographer works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance of transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Evening and weekend call is mandatory. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms: o Assesses and prepares patients for procedures o Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist o Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort o Adjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accurately o Determines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathology o Records images for review by cardiologist o Provides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, transesophageal echocardiogram, and alcohol septal ablation o Selects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathology o Utilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusion o Monitors patients and their response o Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist o Arranges images of exam findings for patient’s medical record o Documents according to established policies and procedures · Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area · Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures · Protects patient privacy/maintains confidentiality · Inserts and manages intravenous lines · Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations · Provides teaching to patient and family as necessary · Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment · Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly · Follows research protocols · Performs patient care in a timely manner · Productively utilizes unassigned time Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients. · Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. · Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist. · Participates in the assessment and development of department and hospital related projects o Participates in orientation of new employees o Serves as a resource for staff members, students, residents o Serves on hospital and department committees as needed o Develops and revises departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and forms as needed · Plans, prepares, and presents training for departmental employees · Assists with other duties as assigned · Rotating holiday and weekend call schedule and rotating Saturday shifts. · Travel to offsite clinics may be necessary. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Required · Associate's degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program OR equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience. Preferred · Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program.
Requires an Associate's degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound and a license from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging. Candidates must hold or obtain RDCS or RCS certification within six months of hire and possess BLS certification.
Market context
In Oregon, cardiac sonographer openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, outpatient cardiology clinics, and diagnostic imaging settings that rely on echocardiography for patient care. These roles are competitive because employers often look for RDCS or RCS certification, current BLS, and prior echo experience or formal training; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification timeline and highlight hands-on echo experience in your materials.
