Boulder Community Health: Echocardiography – Echo Tech – Hospital Based

Fulltime 40 hours a week DaysMonday Friday ($6.00/hr.

on call pay)This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign On BonusPay range is between $31.35-$55.27/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience.Boulder Community Health was recently honored as Best Local Employer by the Daily Camera in the 2018 Boulder County Gold, their People’s Choice Awards for businesses in Boulder County.

Come join us and be a part of an independent, community-focused health system and feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people’s lives and be a positive contribution to the community.POSITION SUMMARYObtains high quality cross-sectional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasound images of the heart and related structures, as well as recording M-mode and Doppler blood flow for the physician who interprets these diagnostic studies.

Ensures adequate functioning of all equipment used in obtaining Echocardiograms.JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation or Formal TrainingGraduate of an Echocardiography Training ProgramSpecial Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)BLS requiredARDMS RDCS registered or registry eligibleExperienceMinimum of 2 years’ experience performing Echocardiograms strongly preferredESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExplain purpose of test and procedure to the patient.Obtain necessary clinical history of present illness, reason for referral, and auscultation when appropriate.Enter record keeping data on the patients digital echo system and logbook.Perform studies in accordance with developed policies and procedures and appropriate standards of care.Obtain high quality cardiac ultrasound images including M-mode, two dimensional, three dimensional, pulse wave, continuous wave, and color doppler modalities.Measure all parameters obtained from the study on the digital echo system.Create draft report on the digital echo system.Maintain records in a retrievable manner.Prepare cases for the doctors reading session.Follow Children’s Hospital Pediatric protocols for infant and adolescent Echocardiograms, both for studies and transmission of studies for reading.Maintain accurate log of Echo studiesResponsible for adherence to the High Level Disinfection policy, including disinfection of probes, QC and associated documentation.Responsible for covering after hours On Call shifts as necessary, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to meet Restricted On Call response time as defined by the hospital.Responsible for awareness of sterile technique and sterile fields.Maintain service maintenance log on all Echo equipment with an updated file of company representatives and repair services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESProvides echocardiogram testing for patients of all ages neonatal to geriatricRequires the ability to bend, crouch, twist or hold awkward positions for several minutesRequires ability to push Cardiac Ultrasound machine to other areas of the hospital and move furniture as necessary to get appropriate positioningMust be able to frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 lbs, and occasionally support, push, pull and/or lift up to 50 lbs.(for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a table or transferring from a table to a bed).

Occasionally must transfer up to 50 pounds when moving patient from wheelchair to bed or cartRequires sitting and standing for extended periodsFunctional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reachingThe following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing and touch.Uncompromising medical excellence, delivered with the values of respect and compassion.

Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built our reputation on this promise.

As a community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinics, we remain dedicated to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our citizens and providing access to high quality medical care.

Our state-of-the art facilities are home to many medical professionals who offer an extensive range of medical services.Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, adventure awaits you right outside your door.

Big, beautiful vistas, serene snow-capped mountains, and a lifestyle conducive to enjoying the outdoors bring a truly fresh perspective to our practice of healthcare.Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community, while you enjoy state of the art facilities and equipment along with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health/dental/life, paid annual leave, tuition reimbursement and much more.EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplaceIND50Location: Boulder Community Health
· Echo CardiographySchedule: Full-time, Days other, M-F Call