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 contract-to-hire for the right candidate Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week. Monday through Friday, roughly 8 AM to 5 PM, with no on-call and no holidays. Setting: Clinical setting. Rotates among several hospital locations and will try to keep each assignment to one location per day.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical competence in department performance protocols.
• Prioritize and schedule ultrasound exams, and coordinate them with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers, and patients.
• Prepare for exams by confirming patient identity, educating patients and families, and transporting patients.
• Perform vascular and cardiac ultrasound exams per protocol in a timely manner, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes.
• 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 coordinate repairs.
• Support team and quality improvement initiatives, and provide education for caregivers, fellows, and students.

Required Qualifications

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)

Experience

• 1+ years of experience as an Echo-Vascular Technician, with experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.