Echo Vascular Technician

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$38.00/hr - $59.00/hr

Job Description

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.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? 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. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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Scope

As an Echo/Vascular Technician
, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Sign-on bonus
: up to $2500.00 for eligible applicants

Department
:
Utah Valley Hospital Echo/Vascular Department

Shift Details
: 36 hours a week, variable shift (4) 9-hour shifts

• Must be registry eligible or a registered Sonographer

• Competency;
  Must demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department.
• Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
• Prepares for the exam by following patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient. Performs ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner. Ensures patient safety and comfort and achieves quality outcomes.
• Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique.
• After the exam returns patient to the room and ensures patient stability and safety.
• Throughout the process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patients, and family.
• Appropriately documents, exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follows appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs. Supports team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• Participates in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge. Provides education for other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate.

• ARDMS, ARRT 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.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to…