Job Description:
This job is intended as a temporary role. Caregivers are expected to obtain certification within one year of graduation or completion of clinical training, unless actively attempting to take the registry exam according to ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI standards.
This role will work 2 days per week. Days have not yet been determined. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation, if applicable.
Essential Functions
- Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
- Prepares for the exam by following 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 the 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.
- Follow 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.
- May only work in this job code for one year from program completion, unless actively attempting to take the registry exam according to ARDMS or CCI standards.
Skills
- Cardiovascular Sonography
- Digital Literacy
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Safety
- Patient Identification
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare
- Patient Education
- Communication
Minimum Qualifications:
- Eligible to take the ARDMS or CCI boards in cardiac or vascular sonography within one year of hire date.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Participating in and/or graduate of accredited or certificate program
- Intermountain Adult Echocardiography Program
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.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location:
Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital
Work City:
Ogden
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$26.74 - $41.28
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 package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
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