Department Overview:
The Doernbecher Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography Lab is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join our team. As the only fetal, pediatric thoracic and pediatric transesophageal IAC/ICAEL certified lab in the State of Oregon, the Doernbecher Echocardiography Lab serves Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as well as outreach sites located in Oregon.
Candidates must be able to perform the required duties listed below at a highly technical level requiring limited or no supervision. The sonographer will maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated. Applicant must work independently to produce high quality imaging on neonatal to adult age patients using a variety of non-invasive modalities including - Transthoracic, 3D, and assist with transesophageal echocardiography.
This lab supports many strategic Programs with Doernbecher Children’s Hospital including Pediatric Cardiology Ambulatory, Cardio-thoracic surgery, NICU, PICU, Fetal Therapy/Perinatology, Clinical Outreach as well as educational and research missions.
This position will be based in Portland, OR on a variable basis. Coverage in outreach clinic locations is required. This position will be required to cover over-night call assignments multiple times per month including weekends.
Must be experienced and registered in pediatric echocardiography.
Function/Duties of Position:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program; OR
• Equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience.
• 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. For positions on adult units, certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) will be accepted in lieu of ARDMS certification. Active registration must be maintained with continuing medical education units (CME’s) on an ongoing basis.
• BLS Certificatio

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years experience in pediatric echocardiography with patients with complex congenital heart disease. Fetal experience is a bonus.
• Clinical experience with patients with complex congenital heart disease in a variety of settings including ambulatory, NICU/PICU, surgical suites and catheterization laboratory

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Ultrasound from an approved and accredited program; OR
• Equivalent combination of education, formal training and work experience.
• 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. For positions on adult units, certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) will be accepted in lieu of ARDMS certification. Active registration must be maintained with continuing medical education units (CME’s) on an ongoing basis.
• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years experience in pediatric echocardiography with patients with complex congenital heart disease. Fetal experience is a bonus.
• Clinical experience with patients with complex congenital heart disease in a variety of settings including ambulatory, NICU/PICU, surgical suites and catheterization laboratory.

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