Cardiac Ultrasound Tech Job

Oregon Medical Group is primary care based multi-specialty group with more than 100 physicians in the Eugene and Springfield area. We have 13 neighborhood clinics and a central business office. More than one out of every three people in the Eugene metro area sees an Oregon Medical Group physician as their primary care provider (primary care includes pediatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine). In addition to primary care, Oregon Medical Group offers specialty services in allergy, audiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, laboratory, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, physical therapy, radiology, and imaging services.

We are currently seeking a on call Echocardiograph Technologist for our Imaging Department to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart. 

Duties: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)
1. Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
2. Attaches electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to electrode leads of ultrasound equipment.
3. Adjusts equipment controls according to physician's orders and areas of heart to be examined.
4. Keys patient information into computer keyboard on equipment to record information on video cassette and strip printout of test.
5. Starts ultrasound equipment that produces images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy, and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
6. Moves transducer, by hand, over patient's heart areas, observes ultrasound display screen, and listens to Doppler signals to acquire data for measurement of blood flow velocities.
7. Prints pictures of graphic analysis recordings and removes video cassette for permanent record of internal examination.
8. Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes recorded on strip printout, using calipers and ruler, or keys commands into computer to measure thickness and chamber sizes of heart on videotape, and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in heart.
9. Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data, such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function by physician.
10. Reviews test results with interpreting physician.
11. Maintains department records, reports and files.
12. Keeps work area clean.
13. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
14. Participates in staff development and educational activities.
15. Maintains patient confidentiality.
16. Attends staff meetings as required.
17. Maintains strictest confidentiality.
18. Ongoing Customer Service Training.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
2. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
3. Ability to follow written protocols.
4. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
5. Ability to communicate clearly.
6. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
7. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Experience:  Two years experience as an Echocardiograph Technologist.

Certification:  Certified from an AMA program in Cardiac Echo Sonography. Registered as RDCS with ARDMS.