Echo/Vascular Technologist

Intermountain Health

3d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic cardiac and vascular examinations under physician direction to identify cardiac or venous abnormalities that support patient diagnosis. The role is designed for recent echocardiography program graduates, people new to the field, or those with minimal experience. The caregiver may be hired at Level I or Level II depending on qualifications and experience. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available, if applicable.

The position includes coordinating and performing ultrasound exams, communicating with patients and care teams, documenting results, maintaining equipment and supplies, and supporting quality improvement and education. Level II placement has additional credential, experience, competency, and recommendation requirements.

Requirements

• Level I: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Level I: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Level II: Meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications.
• Level II: Obtain any two applicable national registry credentials through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS from the listed areas: vascular technology, RPHS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer), TCD (Transcranial Doppler), Adult Echo, Adult Congenital Echo, or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
• Level II: Obtain or maintain a minimum of one registry and meet one of these experience pathways: ten or more years of echocardiography experience, or five or more years of echocardiography experience with an associate degree.
• Level II: Demonstrate competency by either completing at least 1,500 studies related to credentials, or obtaining Echo Medical Director review of at least five studies plus supervisory skills pass-off of at least 20 studies using the IMH-approved form.
• Level II: Internal applicants must furnish the required competency documentation upon application; external applicants must complete it within three months of hire.
• Level II: Obtain formal written recommendations from the Echo/Vascular Manager, Cardiovascular Director, and CV Imaging Medical Director.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to operate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and use a full range of movement to transfer patients; items may be heavy.
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and potentially stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical competence in department-specific performance protocols.
• Prioritize and schedule exams, coordinating them with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers, and patients.
• Prepare patients for exams by following patient identification processes, explaining procedures to patients and families, and transporting patients.
• Perform protocol-consistent ultrasound exams in a timely manner while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes.
• Identify patient needs during exams and coordinate and communicate care with physicians, other caregivers, patients, and families.
• Return patients to their rooms after exams and ensure their stability and safety.
• Mentor caregivers and students in basic equipment use and procedural techniques.
• Document exam results and other required information, and apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas, stock supplies, and coordinate repair or supply needs through appropriate channels.
• Support team activities and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• Participate in educational opportunities to maintain clinical competence and develop skills and knowledge.
• Provide education to other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package with programs supporting wellness and healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged living.
• Sign-on bonus may be available.
• Relocation assistance may be available, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree