KHC Echocardiographer​/Vascular Sonographer

KHC Echocardiographer / Vascular Sonographer Internal Only Department Only

• Facility Kootenai Heart Clinics
• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Days - 10 Hour Shifts

Position Summary:

Performs echocardiograms and vascular ultrasounds utilizing ultrasound equipment in accordance with established practices and procedures for Kootenai Heart Clinics.

Responsibilities:

• Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation and notifies cardiologists of results of examinations
• Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements
• Calibrates and maintains equipment when needed, maintains operational logs
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
:

• Associates degree (AAS), or equivalent, from a CAAHEP accredited college or technical school in noninvasive cardiovascular (or; experience and training necessary for designation of “Registry Eligible” in Echocardiography and vascular sonography) required
• ARDMS credentialed in RDCS or CCI credentialed in RCS required within 6 months of hire
• ARDMS credentialed in RVT or CCI credentialed in RVS required within 6 months of hire
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
• If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./epicfasttrack
• If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

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