Echo/Vascular Technician

Job Description:

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

We are looking for an Echo Vascular Technician to join a small, close-knit team that works great together in a busy, growing, IAC certified vascular lab. This lab has something that's unusual though, they are attached to a Vascular Clinic! So, your studies will be reviewed by a vascular surgeon! This is an opportunity where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow and become an integral part of the team.

Details:

Shift: 7am - 5:30pm (4-10 hour shifts Monday - Friday)

On Call: Rotated between the 7 caregivers one week at a time (5:30pm - 7am Monday - Friday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays)

Pay: $38.77 - $72.39/hourly dependent upon experience and expertise

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols
• Prioritize and schedule exams. Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
• Follow patient identification processes, educate patient and family on procedure.
• Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort and achieve quality outcomes.
• Identify patient needs and appropriately communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family.
• Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique.
• 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 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:

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:

American Fork Clinic, Utah Valley Clinic

Work City:

Provo

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$38.77 - $59.82

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.

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