Location:
Oregon Coast Echo Lab – Coos Bay, OR
Position Type:
Part-Time Independent Contractor (1099), approximately 2 days per week
Position Summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer performs high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms in a physician-led outpatient lab with focus on efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and ICA/IAC accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE)
- Acquire ASE/IAC-compliant studies
- Perform Doppler and strain imaging
- Perform contrast (Definity) and bubble studies
- Communicate urgent findings
- Maintain workflow efficiency (8–10/day)
- Assist with scheduling and supplies
- Maintain equipment and documentation
Quality & Accreditation:
Participate in QI activities, image review, and maintain ICA/IAC standards.
Continuing Education:
Maintain RDCS/RCS certification and CE requirements; stay current with ASE guidelines.
Productivity Expectations:
Typical volume: 8–10 studies per day.
Compensation:
- $50–55 per study depending on experience
- +$10 for contrast or bubble studies
- $350 daily minimum
Qualifications:
Required:
- RDCS or RCS certification
- 1–2 years echocardiography experience
- Experience with contrast and bubble studies
- Ability to work independently
Preferred:
- Experience with GE ultrasound systems
- Familiarity with ViewPoint
- Pediatric echocardiography experience
- Experience in IAC-accredited labs
Credentialing & Compliance Requirements:
- Maintain active certification and CE compliance
- Maintain professional liability insurance (preferred or as required)
- Meet credentialing requirements of affiliated facilities, including:
- - Background check- Drug screening- Immunizations- HIPAA/compliance trainingPhysical Requirements
- Ability to stand and scan for extended periods
- Repetitive upper extremity use
- Ability to assist with patient positioning
- Ability to lift or move equipment/patients as needed
Pay: From $350.00 per day
Experience:
- Cardiology: 1 year (Required)
- Contrast/Bubble Study: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
