Echo Technician

Requirements

• 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
• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• 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.
• 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:
• Billings Downtown Clinic
• Work City:
• Billings
• Work State:
• Montana
• Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• 40
• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
• $39.16 - $60.42
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. This role is designed for recent graduates of an echocardiography program and/or new to the field or have minimal experience. If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting Specifics Shift Details : Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Thursday 8a-5p, Friday 8a-1p Unit/Location: Billings Downtown Clinic 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 an Echo 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 and learn more and discover the "Power of We." As an Echo 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.

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