Job Description

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

Job Details

• Department Location : Utah Valley Hospital
• Job Profiles: Registry Echo/Vascular Technician I
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: Full-time, 36 hours
• Shift: Hours and shifts will vary depending on need
• Benefits Eligible : Yes

Job Essentials

• 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, the patient returns to the room and ensures the patient’s stability and safety.
• Throughout the process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patients, and family.
• Appropriate documents, exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follow 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARDMS, ARRT or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography. 
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• -and-
• One of the three of the following national registry credentials through ARDMS, ARRT or CCI as applicable to the department. Multiple registries are available within each specialty.
  • Medical sonography
  • Vascular technology
  • Adult echo
  • Adult congenital echo
  • Pediatric echo

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Location:

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City:

Provo

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$37.46 - $57.80

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work,

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