Echo Technician - Boise (Full Time, Weekdays)

Overview
St. Luke's Health System in Boise is seeking an Echo Tech to join our team.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, day shift
Call required- Commitment is variable depending on staffing, but the estimated commitment is 6-9 call weekend shifts per year and one night of call per pay period
Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
• Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
• Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short term disability)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Air St. Luke's
• Healthy U wellness plan
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Adoption Reimbursement
• and many more....

Position Summary
ECHO Tech Independently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, M-mode and color flow imaging tests in adult patients only.
Responsibilities
Independently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, M-mode and color flow imaging tests in adult and/or pediatric patients.

• Responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. Explain procedures to patients.
• Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and records necessary for interpretation of the study(s).
• Perform Saline Contrast Study (bubble studies) as necessary.
• Provide necessary reports and maintain echo records, charges, and files.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the proper exam is being performed. Consult provider as needed.
• Participate in call rotation as assigned.
• May lead and mentor others, acting as the first point of escalation. Performs the most advanced tasks with little to no supervision.
• Performs advanced ECHO procedures (e.g. TEE, 3-D, etc).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors' degree in healthcare field or 4 additional years's of relevant experience in lieu of.
• Experience: 2 years' relevant experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification.
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification (ARDMS).

Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
About Boise
Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city-both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.
Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you:
St. Luke's Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org
*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.