Intermountain Health·Billings, Montana
Perform diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams to identify abnormalities under physician direction. Coordinate patient care, document results, and maintain clinical equipment and supplies.
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.
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Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Thursday 8a-5p, Friday 8a-1p
Unit/Location: Billings Downtown Clinic
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.
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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.
• Bachelor’s Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$39.16 - $60.42
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.
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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.
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Requires ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Market context
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