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Job Description:
This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.Posting Specifics
Department Location: St. George Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: Full Time 40
Benefit Eligible: Yes (see below for more info)
Why Join Our Team at Intermountain Healthcare?
Total Rewards (Caregivers are Benefit Eligible at 20+ budgeted hours per week)
*Incredible Medical and Dental Insurance
*Up to 25+ days of PTO every year
*Investment 401K Match
*Tons of growth and promotional opportunities within the Hospitals/clinics and throughout the organization
*Job Satisfaction -Feel part of the community as you help serve the community by helping people live the healthiest lives possible!
Position Details:
Mainly day time shifts. Weekends, holidays and on call is required as well. Some travel will be involved to outside rural facilities. This role will be a part of theEcho Vascular Department Team at St George Regional Hospital.
Looking for a candidate that already has a Bachelors degree and one of the other following: RDCS, RVT, RCS, VT
Wage and requirements are for a Tech I but willing to consider a Tech II
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 follow 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 returns patient to room and ensures patient stability and safety.
Throughout process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physician, other caregivers, patient, and family.
Appropriately documents exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follows 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.
Must achieve each of the following areas -
One of three of the following national registry credentials through ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI as applicable to the department. Multiple registries available within each specialty.
Medical sonography
Vascular technology
Adult echo
Adult congenital echo
Pediatric echo
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.
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/26/2024Location:
St George Regional HospitalWork City:
St GeorgeWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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