Echo Vascular Technician

Intermountain Health • Wheat Ridge, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. The role involves coordinating exams, preparing patients, performing ultrasounds, ensuring patient safety, communicating with medical staff and families, documenting results, managing equipment and supplies, and participating in quality improvement and educational initiatives. The technician is also expected to mentor other caregivers and students.

Requirements

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department
• Prioritize and schedule exams
• Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients
• Prepare for the exam by following patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient
• Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner
• Ensure patient safety and comfort and achieve quality outcomes
• Throughout the exam, identify patient needs and appropriately communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family
• After the exam, return patient to room and ensure patient stability and safety
• Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique
• Appropriately document exam results and other needed information
• Apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies
• Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies
• Follow appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs
• Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives
• Participate in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge
• Provide education for other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed