Job Description
This position performs a variety of diagnostic vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. 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 - Friday Unit/Location: Platte Valley Hospital 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 a Vascular 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 a Vascular 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. 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
Minimum Qualifications
ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
