Echo Vascular Technician $10,000 Sign on Bonus

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. This role is designed for recent graduates of an echocardiography program and/or new to the field or have minimal experience. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to $20,000 sign-on bonus. If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, Posting Specifics Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), four 9‘s, call (night/weekend/holiday) Unit/Location: Lutheran Hospital Additional Details Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. 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. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” 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: 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. Skills 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 Minimum Qualifications I Echo Vascular Technician I: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. 1+ year of experience Minimum Qualifications II Echo Vascular Technician II: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Physical Requirements 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 and including heavy items. 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.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42 We 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain 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. At Intermountain Health, we usethe 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. All positions subject to close without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intermountain Health