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.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Six (6) months of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.   

Preferred: One (1) year of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.          

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. 

Must have strong team working and collaborative skills.

Must be able to multi-task and work independently. 

Must have strong attention to detail

Must have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.

Diagnostic testing and Special Skills include proficiency in:

Transthoracic and Stress (Dobutamine & Treadmill) echocardiograms.

Transesophageal echocardiograms

Proper cleaning of TEE probes

Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE Registered Technologist)

Fetal Echocardiography (RDCS – FE Registered Technologist)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.

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