Entry-Level Echocardiography Tech — Growth & Impact

Intermountain Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Echo Tech to join our clinical team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO. This part-time role (30 hours per week, 10-hour shifts) supports diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under physician supervision, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

The position is designed for new graduates or those with minimal experience and offers mentorship, ongoing education, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

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.

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 or vascular sonography

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking an Echo Tech to join our clinical team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO. This part-time role (30 hours per week, 10-hour shifts) supports diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under physician supervision, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

The position is designed for new graduates or those with minimal experience and offers mentorship, ongoing education, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.