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

Echo Vascular Technician I

Location: Denver, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Peaks Clinical Non-Nursing Shift: Day, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Friday, roughly 7-4 or 8-5. No on-call and no holidays. Contract Type: Possible contract to hire for the right candidate

Job Summary

Works in the clinical setting and rotates across all locations in the system. Management will try to keep staff at one location per day.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams following department protocols, in a timely manner, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Prioritize and schedule exams, and coordinate with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers, and patients.
• Prepare patients for exams by confirming identity, educating patients and families, and transporting patients.
• Identify patient needs during exams and communicate and coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, patients, and families.
• After exams, return patients to their rooms and confirm stability and safety.
• Document exam results and other required information, and apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas, stock supplies, and coordinate repairs or supply needs.
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique, and provide education to caregivers, fellows, and students.
• Support team and quality improvement initiatives, and participate in educational opportunities to build clinical competence.

Required Qualifications

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