**Overview**

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

**Responsibilities**

Under general supervision, Echo Vascular Technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation in accordance with established practices and procedures.

Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.

Calculate, measure, and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.

Perform diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines.

Explain procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.

Review test results with interpreting physician.

Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Conduct vascular laboratory studies in accordance with the vascular laboratory protocols.

Maintain the vascular laboratory quality assurance database.

May perform therapeutic procedures such as peripheral compression.

Prepare and maintain operational logs.

Ensure that all vascular laboratory studies are scheduled in an appropriate manner to satisfy the clinical situation.

Calibrate and maintain equipment and orders supplies when needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**_Required Education and Experience_**

Associate degree in related field preferred.

Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam required.

1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory preferred

**_Required Licensure and Certifications_**

Current/valid certifications from the following list required or preferred:

+ Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer Required (only 1 required)

+ Registered Vascular Technologist preferred

+ Registered Vascular Sonographer preferred

**_Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training_**

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages.

**Pay Range**

$29.16 - $42.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.