Join our team as an adult cardiac sonographer. In this role you will be a vital member of our team, working collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non Invasive Services Department and throughout the hospital.    In this position, you will work autonomously and in partnership with OHSU team members to  perform transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms. This position includes rotational evening and weekend call. As a member of our team, you will receive the opportunity to contribute to the best patient outcomes and we will provide you the opportunity to grow within the highly specialized cardiovascular division.  Grow your career with us!  

IMAGING - Provides quality real time 2D, 3D, M Mode and doppler applications to acquire images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in ultrasound physics. Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Performs portable procedures when needed. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills. - Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient. - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. - Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as amniocentesis, needle biopsy, localizations, and tumor masses, as directed. - Continues to stay current in regards to new US technology hardware and software upgrades. DOCUMENTATION - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Verifies and initials orders in patient chart, Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. - Labels images completely with patient demographics, position or other required documentation. - Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS. PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE & SAFETY - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgement in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others. - Responsible to adhere to all established JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, and report errors or unsafe conditions to supervisor and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Net). - Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff. - Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment. - Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to supervisor. - Reports injuries to supervisor. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL: - Participate in teaching technical and clinical skills to sonography students and radiology residents. - Keeps equipment and work areas neat and clean. - Performs quality control on diagnostic equipment and maintains a logbook for weekly entries as needed. - Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence.

Echo Procedures: Determines and instructs patient in proper preparation for exam; explains examination process and procedure to patient; positions patient for each examination to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort; adjusts equipment controls; modifies each study during the exam to demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and/or pathology accurately; determines need for additional views depending on patient variables or demonstrated pathology; manipulates transthoracic transducer by hand over diagnostic area in order to image cardiac structures and visualize hemodynamic flow patterns as necessary; follows DCH imaging protocols when indicated; selects appropriate scan based on significant functional and/or anatomical pathology; records representative images for review by Cardiologist. Records and Reports: Schedules patients from phone or written physicians’ request; obtains clinical data from patient chart or referring physician; arranges digital images of exam findings in logical sequence for patient's permanent medical record; maintains patient files (e.g., records patient identification and corresponding examination procedures); verbally reports summary of patient's medical history and pertinent exam findings to Cardiologist.    Miscellaneous: Demonstrates pediatric echocardiography techniques; processes images in digital format; performs routine cleaning and adjustments on machines and reports any mechanical failures to supervisor; utilizes hazardous cleaning/sanitizing chemicals for esophageal probe; utilizes computer/ultrasound machine data for additional analysis; performs periodic quality control tests to ensure proper operation of equipment; keeps abreast of new techniques and technological changes by attending workshops and seminars. Follows and utilizes research protocols.

Imaging - Performs high-quality ultrasound imaging, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment to acquire images with accuracy and efficiency. - Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills. - Must work with a great deal of autonomy as the only certified sonographer in this setting. - Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.  - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams including, lung, FAST exams and compartment syndrome imaging after completion of technical competencies. - Continues to stay current in regards to new US technology hardware and software upgrades. - Responsible to adhere to all established IRB approved protocols   Clinical Site Training - Reviews images from clinical sites for their quality - Uses web-based meetings / platforms to train and support clinical site staff on high-quality image acquisition - Travels to clinical sites and provide hands-on training as needed to site personnel in order to ensure high quality images are obtained for AI development Documentation: - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Review and interpret study protocols, assist with writing and updating as needed. - Labels ultrasound images to be consistent with workstream, instrument, study site and regulatory requirements. - Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, complete verification that images are in electronic data capture system.  Annotation - Assist with image and video annotation - Review images from clinical sites for quality, providing feedback and additional training through web-based meeting platforms as needed.