TECH - VASCULAR ULTRASOUND

UHS • Denison, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to caring for all members of the family at every stage of life. TexomaCare is comprised of primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in nine local communities. Working with TexomaCare means you will work with a care team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff providing compassionate and quality care. TexomaCare is proud to be affiliated with Texoma Medical Center (TMC), the Texoma region’s leader in hospital services. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. More than 3,500 employees, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers have helped to support the hospital in delivering quality, patient-focused care to the Texoma region for over 50 years.
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.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics that align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

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
• Candidates are expected to be 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.
• Must have experience in noninvasive procedures to include one of the following, but more than one is preferred: Vascular procedures, Echo procedures

Responsibilities

• responsible for the independent operation of echo and/or vascular equipment in the Clinic
• performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using this equipment
• responsible for the 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, which may result from new technology and/or research developments in conjunction with physician requests for such procedures
• 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
• responsible for interacting positively with all Clinic staff, including physicians and mid-levels providers
• courteous and helpful to the Clinic’s patients, their families, and the Clinic staff at all times

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees