Echo Vascular Technician
Denver, CO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Echo Vascular Technician I

Location: Denver, Colorado Employment Type: Clinical, Non-Nursing (Peaks) Contract Length: 13 weeks Possible Conversion: Contract to hire for the right candidate

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, roughly 8 AM to 5 PM
• No on-call duties and no holidays
• Shift: Day 8
• 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Works in the clinical setting across multiple facility locations, with the goal of one location per day

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical competence in department-specific performance protocols
• Prioritize and schedule exams, and coordinate with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers, and patients
• Prepare for exams by verifying patient identification, educating patients and families, and transporting patients
• Perform ultrasound exams according to protocol in a timely manner while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Identify patient needs during exams and coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, patients, and families
• Return patients to their rooms after exams and confirm stability and safety
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique
• Document exam results, and apply charge codes for exams and supplies
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas, stock supplies, and report repair or supply needs
• Support team and quality improvement initiatives
• Pursue education to maintain clinical competence, and provide education to caregivers, fellows, and students

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of experience as an Echo-Vascular Technician, with Echo-Vascular Technician experience within the last year
• Certifications and licensure: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography; BLS
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
• 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