# Diagnostic Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer

**Company**: Intermountain Health
**Location**: Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $39.16 - $60.42
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

This Diagnostic Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

The role is designed for recent graduates of an echocardiography program and/or new to the field or have minimal experience.

**Essential Functions**

- Demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department.

- Prioritise and schedule exams, coordinate with medical staff, physician offices, caregivers, and patients.

- Prepare for exams by following patient identification processes, educating patients and families on procedures, and transporting patients.

- Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and achieving quality outcomes.

- Identify patient needs and communicate with physicians, caregivers, patients, and families throughout the exam.

- Return patients to their rooms and ensure stability and safety after exams.

- Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural techniques.

- Document exam results and apply appropriate charge codes.

- Clean and maintain equipment, work areas, and stock supplies.

- Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.

- Participate in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills.

**Physical Requirements**

- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.

- Frequent interactions with patients, caregivers, and visitors that require verbal communication and hearing.

- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment with precision and accuracy.

- Expected to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve supplies and equipment, and navigate crowded rooms.

**Requirements**

- ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.

- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

**Level II Requirements**

- Meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications.

- Obtain any two of the national registry credentials through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS.

- Obtain/maintain a minimum of one registry with a certain number of years of experience.

- Demonstrated competency requirements.

- Formal written recommendation by the Echo/Vascular Manager, Cardiovascular Director, and CV Imaging Medical Director.

The hourly range for this position is $39.16 - $60.42. We offer a generous benefits package.

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## Skills

### Required
- 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

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