TECH - VASCULAR ULTRASOUND

UHS•Denison, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist will be responsible for the independent operation of echo and/or vascular equipment in the Clinic, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using this equipment. This position will be responsible for the daily operations of the department including patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. This will include active participation in the development of new procedures, which may result from new technology and/or research developments in conjunction with physician requests for such procedures. A technologist maintains a high level of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase their level of understanding of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Vascular/Echo Techs are responsible for interacting positively with all Clinic staff, including physicians and mid-levels providers. Candidates are expected to be courteous and helpful to the Clinic’s patients, their families, and the Clinic staff at all times.

Requirements

Professional certification/registry is required.
All sonographers must be credentialed as required by ICAEL.
ARDMS registry and/or if registry eligible, must complete registry within 1 year of employment.
CCI registry and/or if registry eligible, must complete registry within 1 year of employment.
Graduate of an accredited two-year program/college/school.
A minimum of five years of experience in providing these procedures in a healthcare environment is required.
Knowledgeable and recognize basic as well as lethal EKG arrhythmias.
Must have experience in noninvasive procedures to include one of the following, but more than one is preferred: Vascular procedures, Echo procedures.
Able to handle stressful situations.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
More than one of the following preferred: Vascular procedures, Echo procedures.

Responsibilities

Independent operation of echo and/or vascular equipment in the Clinic.
Performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using this equipment.
Daily operations of the department including patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment.
Active participation in the development of new procedures.
Maintaining a high level of medical ethics.
Increasing level of understanding of the field, disease, and new procedures.
Interacting positively with all Clinic staff, including physicians and mid-levels providers.
Being courteous and helpful to the Clinic’s patients, their families, and the Clinic staff.