Echo Technician/Cardiac Sonographer
US-ID-Boise
careers
Req #: 98406
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our team of imaging professionals' pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Sign on Bonus eligible for external hires! New Grads Welcome! What You Can Expect: * Schedule: Flex (PRN), part time and full time opportunities available with rotating days between multiple locations * Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per year * On Call with minimal call back rates * Workload: 6-7 patients per day * Equipment: Philips IE33 and Epiq CVx * EMR: Epic * PACS: Philips Intellispace Cardiovascular * Patient population: Adult, Pediatric, Congenital and CVOR * Strong Safety and People-Centric Culture Minimum Qualifications for this Role: * Education: Associates degree or experience in lieu of * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification (ARDMS) Responsibilities: Independently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, M-mode and color flow imaging tests in adult and/or pediatric patients. * Responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. Explain procedures to patients. * Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and records necessary for interpretation of the study(s). * Perform Saline Contrast Study (bubble studies) as necessary. * Provide necessary reports and maintain echo records, charges, and files. * Maintain equipment and supplies. * Ensure the proper exam is being performed. Consult provider as needed. * Participate in call rotation as assigned. * May lead and mentor others, acting as the first point of escalation. Performs the most advanced tasks with little to no supervision. * Performs advanced ECHO procedures (e.g. TEE, 3-D, etc). * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Associates degree or experience in lieu of * Experience: 0 years relevant experience * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification (ARDMS)
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