Vascular Technologist

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Vascular Technologist with St. David's Cardiology you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Performs non-invasive hemodynamic evaluations and writes test results.

• Perform vascular ultrasonic procedures as directed by physicians.
• Schedule patients for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patients and select the appropriate transducer.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment by moving the scanner over specified body area and adjusting equipment to focus.
• Perform exams properly and in a timely manner.
• Take patient history and retrieve previous files.
• Coordinate patient flow and check daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• Maintain equipment.
• Order and stock all supplies.
• Maintain department records, reports and files.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values statements.

No education requirements.

Minimum one-year experience as an ultrasound technologist/sonographer.

• Must hold one or more of the following credentials:
  Registered Vascular Tech, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in accordance with state regulation and clinical specialty.
• Must have certification through ARDMS or ARRT.

• Knowledge of vascular sonography.
• Sufficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to vascular examinations.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to take vital signs.
• Skill in using basic office equipment, including computer, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment in vascular lab.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively under stress.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with others.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.