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Job Description:

This job is intended as a temporary role. Caregivers are expected to obtain certification within one year of graduation or completion of clinical training, unless actively attempting to take the registry exam according to ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI standards.

**Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible** ? As a **Echo/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? Check out this video (https://youtu.be/4NWmzvtxZDA?si=fhwQlYWE59dbkpYy) and learn more and discover the “ **Power of We** .”

Position Details

+ **Location:** Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital.

+ **Department:** Echo Vascular Department Team.

+ **Scheduled Weekly Hours** : PRN or as needed.

+ **Shift:** Hours and shifts will vary depending on need.

+ Wage and requirements are for a Tech Registry Eligible but willing to consider a Tech I or II

Essential Functions

+ Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.

+ Prepares for the exam by following patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient.

+ Performs ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner. Appropriately uses equipment, ensures patient safety and comfort, and achieves quality outcomes.

+ After the exam, returns patient to the room and ensures patient stability and safety.

+ Throughout the process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patients, and family.

+ Appropriate documents, exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.

+ Follow appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs.

+ Supports team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.

+ Participates in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge.

+ May only work in this job code for one year from program completion, unless actively attempting to take the registry exam according to ARDMS or CCI standards.

Skills

+ Cardiovascular Sonography

+ Digital Literacy

+ Patient Care

+ Quality Assurance

+ Patient Safety

+ Patient Identification

+ Medical Terminology

+ Healthcare

+ Patient Education

+ Communication

Minimum** **Qualifications

+ Eligible to take the ARDMS, ARRT or CCI boards in cardiac or vascular sonography within one year of hire date.

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

+ Participating and/or graduate of accredited or certificate program.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Related experience

Echo/Vascular Tech

Scope

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

Job Essentials

+ Competency; Must demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department.

+ Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.

+ Prepares for the exam by following patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient. Performs ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner. Ensures patient safety and comfort and achieves quality outcomes.

+ Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique.

+ After the exam, the patient returns to the room and ensures the patient’s stability and safety.

+ Throughout the process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patients, and family.

+ Appropriate documents, exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.

+ Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follow appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs. Supports team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.

+ Participates in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge. Provides education for other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

+ ARDMS, ARRT or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.

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

+ One of the three of the following national registry credentials through ARDMS, ARRT or CCI as applicable to the department. Multiple registries are available within each specialty.

+ Medical sonography

+ Vascular technology

+ Adult echo

+ Adult congenital echo

+ Pediatric echo

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree.

+ One of the other following: RDCS, RVT, RCS, VT

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.

Location:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$25.58 - $39.49

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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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All positions subject to close without notice.