Echocardiography Technologist
Grand Junction, Colorado
Saint Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Echo Tech Position - Grand Junction, Colorado

Job Summary

Perform diagnostic cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams under physician direction to identify abnormalities for patient diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct various ultrasound procedures using high-frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels.
• Prepare exam rooms, obtain informed consent, and collect accurate clinical histories.
• Review patient history to select appropriate exam protocols; explain procedures and position patients.
• Assess patient status, perform diagnostic tests, and necessary interventions.
• Evaluate completed tests for quality and completeness; ensure quality images.
• Coordinate preparation of images and documentation for physicians.
• Document and communicate patient information accurately; relay physician or caregiver instructions.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safe and effective shift handoffs.
• Monitor equipment reliability and safety; report issues and maintain supplies and cleanliness.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Participate in quality initiatives related to patient care and workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance during scheduled shifts.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts.
• Share on-call duties for nights, weekends, and holidays with a required 30-minute response time.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Echo Technologist experience within the last year.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification, or ARDMS or CCI certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to select appropriate exam protocols (protocol selection).

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.