Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer at Intermountain Health summary:

A Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic cardiac and vascular exams under physician supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort while achieving quality outcomes. This role involves scheduling exams, educating patients, coordinating care with medical teams, and documenting results accurately. Minimum qualifications include ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography and Basic Life Support certification.

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.

Openings in Murray Utah, Billings Montana, and Denver Colorado

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.

Job Essentials

• Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other staff 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. Appropriately uses equipment, ensures patient safety and comfort, and achieves quality outcomes.
• 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 staff, 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 staff members, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac sonography.
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ARDMS or CCI certification in vascular sonography.
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Successfully completed one vascular or echo registry (adult, pediatric, fetal) pertinent to the dept (beyond physics).
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Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

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

Utah - $36.18 - $55.83

Colorado - $32.84 - $58.35

Montana - $30.97 - $55.02

Physical 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.

Location:

Intermountain Medical Center, Lutheran Medical Center, St Vincent Hospital

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$32.33 - $52.05

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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers 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.

Keywords:

Cardiac Sonography, Vascular Ultrasound, Patient Care, Health Technician, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Sonographer, Healthcare, Ultrasound Exams, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment

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