Cardiac Echo Technician - 4x10 Shifts, On-Call

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Intermountain Health is seeking an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic cardiac exams under physician guidance at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. The role is full-time with four 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities requiring a 30-minute response time.

Minimum qualifications include ARDMS/CCI certification and BLS; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. You will coordinate exams, educate patients, document results, and participate in quality initiatives, while ensuring patient

Qualifications

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Identify patient needs and communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family.
• Return patient to room after exam and ensure patient stability and safety.
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique.
• Document exam results and other needed information, apply charge codes.
• Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies.
• Coordinate repair or supply needs through appropriate channels.
• 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.

Connaissances

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

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Intermountain Health is seeking an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic cardiac exams under physician guidance at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. The role is full-time with four 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities requiring a 30-minute response time.

Minimum qualifications include ARDMS/CCI certification and BLS; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. You will coordinate exams, educate patients, document results, and participate in quality initiatives, while ensuring patient