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Pay Range: $50.16 - $74.74 per hour, based on experience. This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience. This full-time role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year. Shift differentials under the OFNHP are currently as follows: Evening: $2.50/hr. Weekend: $4/hr. Night: Starts at $10/hr. In addition, this full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program. 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. 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.
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