Vascular Technician

imh; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking a Vascular Technician to perform diagnostic vascular exams under physician direction. The role requires ultrasound proficiency, patient education, and strong coordination with staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The position offers full-time hours (40/wk) and a comprehensive benefits package, with emphasis on professional development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or CCI certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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 communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family.
• Return patient to room after the exam and ensure patient stability and safety.
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique.
• Document exam results and apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies; coordinate repairs or supplies as needed.
• Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• 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 or vascular sonography

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of diagnostic vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday

Unit/Location: Wheat Ridge Heart and Vascular

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Vascular Technician 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 a Vascular Technician at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

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

Minimum Qualifications Echo Vascular Technician I

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Echo Vascular Technician II

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Must achieve each of the following areas:

• Must meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications

• Certification/Registry

Obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS as applicable to the department:

• Vascular technology
• RPHS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)
• TCD (Transcranial Doppler)
• Adult Echo
• Adult Congenital Echo
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

• Obtain a minimum of one registry with the following years of service:

≥10 + echocardiography experience

≥5+ echocardiography experience + Associates Degree

• Competency (participate in either of the following)

• Must complete a minimum of 1500 studies as related to credentials

• Must have documented Echo Medical Director review of a minimum of 5 studies in addition to a supervisory skills pass off of a minimum of 20 studies. (Must use IMH health approved form)

• Formal written recommendation by each of the following:

  • Echo/Vascular Manager
  • Cardiovascular Director
  • CV Imaging Medical Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Carrying
• Hearing/Listening
• Lifting
• Manual Dexterity
• Pulling/Pushing
• Seeing
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing

Location: Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Wheat Ridge

Work City: Wheat Ridge

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

$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.

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