Echocardiography Technologist Cardiovascular Sonographer

Confidential; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under physician supervision at Lutheran Hospital. The role supports a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week and involves preparing exams, obtaining patient history, and coordinating imaging with physicians.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the clinical team, and maintaining high-quality imaging to aid diagnoses across cardiac/vascular studies.

Qualifications

• Performs ultrasound procedures to evaluate organs and vessels for diagnosis.
• Prepares exam room and gathers informed consent and clinical history as necessary.
• Reviews patient history and selects appropriate protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures using high-frequency sound waves to evaluate organs and vessels.
• Prepares exam room and gathers informed consent and clinical history.
• Reviews patient history to select appropriate protocols.
• Explains examination method and positions patient.
• Coordinates image preparation and documentation for physician partners.
• Ensures quality images and accurate communication of test results.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Patient care

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.

Posting Specifics Shift Details

Full-time (36 Hours)

Unit/Location: Lutheran Hospital

Additional Details

As an Echo Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.

At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?

As an Echo Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Performs a variety of Ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease.
• Prepares exam room.
• Obtains informed consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam.
• Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols.
• Explains method of examination and positions patient.
• Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered.
• Ensures quality images.
• Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately.
• Informs patient of physicians instructions or ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care.
• Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi