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

Echo Vascular Technician I

Location: Denver, Colorado Employment type: Clinical, non-nursing Contract length: 13 weeks Possible outcome: Contract to hire for the right candidate

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, roughly 7-4 or 8-5
• Day shift, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• No on-call duties and no holidays
• Works in the clinical setting across multiple facilities in the system (will try to keep assignments to 1 location per day)

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams following department protocols, in a timely manner, with attention to patient safety and comfort
• Prioritize and schedule exams, and coordinate with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers, and patients
• Prepare patients for exams: confirm identity, educate patient and family, and transport the patient
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, caregivers, patients, and families during the exam
• Return patients to their room after the exam and confirm stability and safety
• Document exam results, and apply charge codes for exams and supplies
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique, and provide education for caregivers, fellows, and students
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas, stock supplies, and coordinate repair or supply needs
• Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives
• Take part in educational opportunities to maintain clinical competence and build skills

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an Echo-Vascular Technician, with experience within the last year
• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography
• BLS certification
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)