Vascular Technologist Lead

CommonSpirit Health•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform non-invasive vascular diagnostic examinations to assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in arteries and veins. Every day you will prepare patients, operate specialized ultrasound equipment to capture and evaluate high-quality images, and precisely document findings for physician interpretation. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in vascular ultrasound, a comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology, and strong analytical and communication skills for accurate diagnostic information.

Requirements

Associates Other and Registered by American Diagnostic Registry for Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Five (5) years of related experience, upon hire
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or Registered Vascular Specialist, upon hire or Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Responsibilities

Prepares and problem solves equipment and failures ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained
Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure
Manages the coordination of the department workflow
Maintains and updates the protocol techniques as needed by interacting closely with the Medical Director. In the absence of the Director of Non Invasive Cardiology, the lead tech is responsible for the direction of all assigned employees
Actively participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests
Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation and patient teaching are provided prior, during and following the test completion
Reviews the physician request to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent
Consults with the Vascular Surgeon and/or patient physician for verification of protocol selection
Enters the diagnostic examination charges codes into the system according to the specific departmental protocols
Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement to ensure patient safety
Obtains necessary written consent for any specific procedures
Obtains patient history, performs physical assessment and tests, and positions the patient for the examination according to specific departmental procedural protocols
Selects the specific equipment pre‐sets and modifies the settings to ensure that optimal image is obtained
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the technologist’s care. Uses independent judgment during the exam to differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.
Completes processing diagnostic CD's, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.
Notifies referring physician, Medical Director, and medical staff with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication.
Assists with departmental quality monitoring.
Participates in new equipment evaluation.
Coordinates departmental physician training with staff.
Provides training and education to the technical, nursing and medical staff; promotes staff development.
Coordinates departmental research activities ensuring protocol criteria are met.
Resource person for clinical research, technical lectures and symposiums.
Will give at least one in‐service per year that is qualified for CME to technical staff.
Will provide competent leadership on a daily basis and in the absence of Director of Non Invasive Cardiology will be responsible for staff and coordination of services.
Working closely with the doctors/staff, formulates and updates exam protocols.