Entry-Level Cardiac Echo Technician (Part-Time)

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a part-time Echo Technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, to perform diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under physician supervision. This role targets recent graduates or those new to the field, offering on-site training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include coordinating exams, documenting results, ensuring patient safety, and supporting education for staff and students while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac/vascular sonography

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a part-time Echo Technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, to perform diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under physician supervision. This role targets recent graduates or those new to the field, offering on-site training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include coordinating exams, documenting results, ensuring patient safety, and supporting education for staff and students while