Echo Cardio Tech (Per Diem)

Cardiac Sonographer

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

• Perform high-quality, technically diagnostic cardiovascular exams in an outpatient setting. Exams include but are not limited to transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms, including pharmacological stress echocardiogram testing.
• Experience with electronic EMR and ensure proper patient identification, patient privacy, and willingness to research and confirm appropriate testing with potential risk factors.
• Ability to perform a complete transthoracic echocardiogram including assessing systolic and diastolic function and valvular anatomy.
• Assume accountability for managing patient care and safety. Knowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatment. Knowledge of cardiac noninvasive procedures.
• Administer contrast during echocardiograms or stress echocardiograms as needed for better visualization of wall segments. Administer agitated sterile saline for evaluating cardiac shunts.
• Adhere to department protocols and accreditation standards required.
• Utilize ultrasound equipment to maximize quality for diagnostic echocardiograms. Experience with multiple ultrasound systems preferred.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Strong customer service skills. Communicate with patients in a professional and respectful manner. Appropriately educate and explain procedures to patients.
• Portray respectful behavior with staff and coworkers as well as other departments, including responding effectively in an emergency situation.
• Maintain equipment and inventories, restock supplies, review patient schedules, set up recording equipment, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
• Follow department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems. Ensure equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control.
• Efficient with time management to complete studies within an acceptable time frame. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Ability to work independently and autonomously, self-motivated.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments and adjust priorities based on changing situations. Be flexible to changing priorities.
• Prepare preliminary reports for the reading cardiologists. Notify the cardiologist of urgent pathologies noted on the echocardiograms exams.
• Occasional travel to field clinics in rural Oregon to perform echocardiograms.
• Maintain job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited school in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relating to the cardiac ultrasound field.
• Board Certification or eligibility for certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. Sonographer license issued by Oregon Board of Medical Imaging. Active registration must be maintained with continuing medical education units (CME's) on an ongoing basis.
• 2+ years of adult cardiac ultrasound experience preferred.
• Vascular registry preferred but not required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association: Required.
• Proficiency in intravenous line insertion and management preferred but not required.
• Maintenance of certification and professional expertise with continuing education.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Working knowledge & operation of Cardiac Ultrasound & Cardiac Testing Equipment.
• Recognition of Cardiac Dysrhythmias required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority-setting skills required.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.
• Experience with Standard Cardiac Testing & Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System, and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Schedule

4-6 shifts per month.

Benefits

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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