Echo/Vascular Tech

MedCadre; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Utah is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to prioritize and schedule exams, coordinate with medical staff, physician offices, and patients. You will prepare for exams by identifying patients, educating them, and transporting when needed.

You will perform vascular and transthoracic echo studies, document results, and ensure safety and comfort. The role requires ARDMS/CCI certification and BLS, with the possibility of a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Completed vascular or echo registry relevant to the dept.
• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Experience with adult transthoracic echocardiography is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and schedule exams; coordinate with medical staff and patients.
• Prepare for exams by patient identification, education, and transport.
• Perform ultrasound exams per protocol; ensure safety and comfort.
• Return patient to room and confirm stability after exam.
• Document results and accurately charge for exams and supplies.
• Maintain equipment and stock supplies; coordinate repairs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and team education.
• Participate in educational opportunities to develop skills.
• Provide education to staff, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Skills

Transthoracic echo

Vascular/echo registry

Patient coordination

Safety & comfort

Education

HS diploma or GED

ARDMS or CCI cert (cardiac or vascular)

BLS for healthcare providers

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

• Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other staff and patients.
• Prepares for the exam by follow 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. Appropriately uses equipment, ensures patient safety and comfort, and achieves quality outcomes.
• After the exam returns patient to room and ensures patient stability and safety.
• Throughout process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physician, other staff, patient, and family.
• Appropriately documents exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follows 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 staff members, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Successfully completed one vascular or echo registry (adult, pediatric, fetal) pertinent to the dept (beyond physics).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• N/A

Required Education

• HS diploma or GED

Preferred Education

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

Required Certifications & Licensure

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

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• N/A

Languages

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Minimum Degree Required

Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Schedule Notes

• oShift: 3-12hr Days - Variable - weekends/weekdays
• oWeekends: Yes
• oExperience: 1 years of experience Focused on adult transthoracic and experience using contrast agent and bubble echo. Transesophageal echocardiogram and pediatric experience are a plus.
• *This position is primarily focused on in-patient care.
• * oCertification (one of the following): ARDMS (options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, and vascular) CCI- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) CCI-Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• *BLS Required Reason: Vacation Coverage