Echo Vascular Technician
$80,642–$124,426 year
On-siteWheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Perform diagnostic cardiac and vascular exams under physician direction to identify abnormalities and support patient diagnosis. Prioritize and schedule exams, coordinate with medical staff and patients, and transport individuals while educating them on procedures. Execute ultrasound exams per protocol, ensure patient safety, and communicate care needs throughout the process. Document results, apply charge codes, clean equipment, and mentor caregivers and students on technical skills. Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in educational opportunities to maintain clinical competence.
Required Qualifications
- Must demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department
- Prioritize and schedule exams
- Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients
- Prepare for the exam by following patient identification processes
- Educating patient and family on procedure
- Transporting the patient
- Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner
- Ensure patient safety and comfort and achieve quality outcomes
- Identify patient needs
- Appropriately communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family
- Return patient to room and ensure patient stability and safety
- Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique
- Appropriately document exam results and other needed information
- Apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies
- Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies
- Follow appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs
- Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives
- Participate in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge
- Provide education for other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate
- ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution
- Degree will be verified
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