Pediatric Congenital Echo Sonographer

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Cardiac Sonographer! We are seeking an experienced and skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our healthcare team at Primary Children's Hospital. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you! Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work (youtube.com)

Requirements

• 2+ years of scanning experience in pediatric congenital heart disease.
• Passed the pediatric echo registry exam.
• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Certification/Registry - Obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN as applicable to the department: Vascular technology; Adult Echo; Adult Congenital Echo; Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
• Obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service: ≥10 years of cardiology/healthcare service -OR- ≥5+ cardiology/healthcare service + Associates Degree
• Competency (participate in either of the following): Echo; Adult Congenital; Fetal; Pediatric; Vascular; Arterial Scans
• Certification/Registry: Obtain any three of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN as applicable to the department or years of service
• Obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service:: ≥15+ years of cardiology/healthcare service or ≥10+ years of cardiology/healthcare service + bachelor’s or master’s Degree
• See and read information, labels, assess patient needs.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Frequent computer use and typing.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Pediatric Registry completed.
• 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients.
• Operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Verbally communicate with patient care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Document patient care, access needed information, and prepare medications.
• Lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Push/pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• Stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Drive a vehicle (for roles requiring driving).

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus up to $2500 for eligible applicants
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive 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.

What This Job Offers

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