Echo Vascular Technologist

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. This role is designed for recent graduates of an echocardiography program and/or new to the field or have minimal experience.

PRN (as needed)

Gallatin Clinic

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

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As an Echo/Vascular
Technician at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Competency;
  Must 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.

• Sonography Proficiency
• Digital Proficiency
• Clinical Care Skills
• Time Management
• Risk Management
• Healthcare Language Fluency
• Patient Instructional Skills
• Healthcare Professional Development
• Instructional Design and Delivery
• Quality Assurance

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

• Bachelor’s Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• 1+ year of experience

Must achieve each of the following areas:

• Must meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications
• Certification/Registry

Obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS as applicable to the department:

Vascular technology

RPHS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)

TCD (Transcranial Doppler)

Adult Echo

Adult Congenital Echo

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

• Obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service:

≥10 + echocardiography experience

≥5+ echocardiography experience + Associates Degree

• Competency (participate in either of the following)
• Must complete a minimum of 1500 studies as related to credentials
• Must have documented Echo Medical Director review of a minimum of 5 studies in addition to a supervisory skills pass off of a minimum of 20 studies. (Must use IMH health approved form)

• Formal written recommendation by each of the following:
  • Echo/Vascular Manager
  • Cardiovascular Director
  • CV Imaging Medical Director

• Bachelor’s Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be…