Echocardiography Technologist Cardiovascular Sonographer PRN

divh2Echo Tech/h2pThis position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis./ppShift Details: PRN (as needed)/ppUnit/Location: Lutheran Hospital/ppAdditional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying./ppAs an Echo Tech 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./ppAs an Echo Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:/pulliPerforms a variety of Ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease. Prepares exam room. Obtains informed consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam. Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols. Explains method of examination and positions patient. Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions./liliReviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered. Ensures quality images. Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners./liliDocuments and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately. Informs patient of physicians instructions or ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care. Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency. Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift./liliMonitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports issues and/or repairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment. Transports patients as needed./liliActively participates in quality initiatives, including patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow./li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent/liliRDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS - Reg Cardiac Sonographer - New graduate hires must obtain registry within 18 months of hire/liliHealth Care Provider Life Support certification/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliAssociates degree/liliOne (1) year ultrasound experience/li/ulpOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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 and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes 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).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time./ppLocation: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital/ppWork City: Wheat Ridge/ppWork State: Colorado/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 0/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$38.77 - $59.82/ppWe care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a 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./ppIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./ppAt Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (AI) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process./ppAll positions subject to close without notice./p/div