Vascular Sonographer - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT, seeks a vascular-focused sonographer for a full-time 40-hour-per-week position, including weekend, holiday, and on-call participation.

You will perform ultrasound exams, mentor students, coordinate with staff and patients, and ensure safety and timely, quality care. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; education from accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams per protocols in a timely manner.
• Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique.
• Prepare for exams by educating patient and family and following identification processes.
• Apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort and achieve quality outcomes.

Skills

Sonography Proficiency

Digital Proficiency

Clinical Care

Time Management

Risk Management

Patient Instruction

Language Fluency

Healthcare Professional Development

Instructional Design

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description: Additional Details Full-time, 40 hours per week Vascular-focused sonography opportunity at Intermountain Medical Center Weekend, holiday, and on-call participation required Candidates with a passion for vascular imaging and exceptional patient care are encouraged to apply Up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates. Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work: Watch our team member story.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!