Echo/Vascular Technologist - $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an entry-level Echo/Vascular sonographer to join the team at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. This position is designed for recent graduates or those new to the field, with weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities as part of a growth-focused environment.

You will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under physician direction, document results, and coordinate with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or CCI certification for cardiac or vascular sonography is required.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography and vascular exams under physician supervision.
• Schedule and coordinate exams with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Document results and ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Mentor students and caregivers on equipment use and protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and education opportunities.

Education

ARDMS or CCI certification

BLS Certification

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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. This role is designed for recent graduates of an echocardiography program and/or new to the field or have minimal experience.

Posting Details

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Echo/Vascular sonography opportunity at Intermountain Medical Center
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality cardiac and vascular imaging
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call participation required
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus available for qualified external candidates

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.
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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

Qualifications

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.

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 Intermountain Medical Center

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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

$39.16 - $60.42

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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