Echo Vascular Sonographer

Job Description:

Join Our Team as an Echo Vascular Sonographer!

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Echo Vascular Sonographer to join our healthcare team at St. George Regional Hospital. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualified Applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 and relocation assistance, if applicable.

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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.
 

Caregivers work (4) 10 hours shifts that are part of a rotation.  Rotating weekends and holiday shifts for all staff members is required.

Incumbent may be hired on as level I, II, or III, depending on qualifications and experience. Non-Registered Techs who have completed a program and are able to sit for their registry exam in the near future may also be considered.

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

Echo/Vascular Technician Registry Eligible Qualifications:

• Eligible to take the ARDMS or CCI boards in cardiac or vascular sonography within one year of hire date.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Participating in and/or graduate of accredited or certificate program

• Completion of Intermountain Adult Echocardiography Program upon hire is required

Echo/Vascular Technician I Qualifications:

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
   

Echo/Vascular Technician II Qualifications:

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Must obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN as applicable to the department: Vascular technology, Adult Echo, Adult Congenital Echo or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

• Must obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service:≥10 years of cardiology/healthcare service or ≥5+ cardiology/healthcare service + Associates Degree

• Must have competency & participate in either of the following: Echo (Supervisory skills pass off to include a minimum 100), Adult Congenital, Fetal, Pediatric, Vascular (Supervisory skills pass off to include a minimum 25), or Arterial Scans

Echo/Vascular Technician III

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Must achieve each of the following areas:

• Certification/Registry

• Must obtain any three of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN as applicable to the department or years of service.

• Must obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service: ≥15+ years of cardiology/healthcare service or ≥10+ years of cardiology/healthcare service + bachelor’s or master’s Degree

• Must have competency & participate in any of the following: echo, adult congenital, pediatric, structural heart intervention, cath lab OR aortic valve interventions, mitral valve interventions, tricuspid valve interventions, pulmonic valve interventions, valve-in-valve procedures, alcohol ablation for HOCM , lead extractions, perivalvular leaks or septal closures, vascular surgery assist, or competency with vascular pelvic congestion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skillsets or registries in one or all of the following:  Adult Echo, Pediatric Echo, Structural Heart Echo or Vascular Ultrasound

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 St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

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.

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