Echo Vascular Technician

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

• 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.

Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing.

Location:

Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Wheat Ridge

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.  

$38.77 - $59.82

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 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.

All positions subject to close without notice.