KHC Echocardiographer / Vascular Sonographer - Kootenai Health

Echocardiographer / Vascular Sonographer

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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


• Works under general supervision


• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required


• Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• 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

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment


• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it


• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings


• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials


• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching


• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more


• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses


• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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