Echocardiography Technologist Cardiovascular Sonographer
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: This position performs a variety of diagnostic
cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for
identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. If
you are interested in learning more about this role or about
Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting
Specifics Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), four 9's, call
(night/weekend/holiday) Unit/Location: Lutheran Hospital Additional
Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before
applying. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping
people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Echo Tech at
Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our
clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At
Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career
advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are
valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. What does it
mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and
learn more and discover the “Power of We.” As an Echo Tech at
Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our
clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by: -
Performs a variety of Ultrasound procedures that utilize high
frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for
the diagnosis of disease. Prepares exam room. Obtains informed
consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for
the exam. Reviews patient history and determines proper selection
of protocols. Explains method of examination and positions patient.
Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate
diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going
condition, and performs the necessary interventions. - Reviews and
evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of
test ordered. Ensures quality images. Coordinates the preparation
of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners. -
Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly
and accurately. Informs patient of physicians instructions or
ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and takes same into
consideration in providing appropriate care. Meets the needs of the
patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective
communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety,
care, courtesy and efficiency. Ensures safe and effective hand off
between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift. -
Monitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports issues and/or
repairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms,
and equipment to maintain work environment. Transports patients as
needed. - Actively participates in quality initiatives, including
patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow. Required
Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent - RDCS -
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS - Reg Cardiac
Sonographer - New graduate hires must obtain registry within 18
months of hire - Health Care Provider Life Support certification
Preferred Qualifications - Associates degree - One (1) year
ultrasound experience Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with
patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to
lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will
also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including
heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain
Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State:
Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this
position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $38.77 - $59.82 We care about your well-being – mind,
body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain
Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform,
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helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you.
While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final
decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.
We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules.
Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you
for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced
recruitment process. All positions subject to close without
notice.
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