Echo Technologist
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
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.Part
time: 20 hoursShift: 2- 10 hour shifts per week.Monday through
Saturday with call all day Sunday and Monday through Saturday after
hours.Rotating call a week at a time about every 5th
week.ScopePerforms a variety of Ultrasound procedures that utilize
high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels
for the diagnosis of disease. Prepares exam room. Obtains informed
consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for
the exam. Reviews patient history and determines proper selection
of protocols. Explains method of examination and positions patient.
Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate
diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going
condition, and performs the necessary interventions.Reviews and
evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of
test ordered. Ensures quality images. Coordinates the preparation
of images/exams and needed documentation for physician
partners.Documents and communicates patient related information
thoroughly and accurately. Informs patient of physicians
instructions or ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and
takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care. Meets
the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team
through effective communication, coordination and documentation
ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency. Ensures safe and
effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with
oncoming shift.Monitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports
issues and/or repairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies,
cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment.
Transports patients as needed.Actively participates in quality
initiatives, including patient satisfaction, patient care, and
workflow.Promotes mission, vision, and values and abides by service
behavior standards.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
QualificationsRequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent
requiredRDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS -
Reg Cardiac Sonographer requiredNew graduate hires must obtain
registry within 18 months of hire Health Care Provider Life Support
certification is requiredPreferredAssociates degree preferredOne
(1) year ultrasound experience is preferredTo perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative
of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Regular attendance to perform work on site
during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is
requiredPhysical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and
read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time.Anticipated job posting
close date:05/07/2024Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork
City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:20The
hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$32.84 - $58.35We 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 packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion .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.by Jobble
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