Vascular Technologist PRN

HCA • Austin, TX

86d

About The Position

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Vascular Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic ultrasound exams in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician's orders or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the care team, the Ultrasound Sonographer is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure safe and accurate delivery of patient care. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
• Certificate of successful completion from an accredited school of vascular ultrasound.
• One year of previous experience in Vascular Ultrasound - preferred.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Identify upper/lower extremity venous anatomy.
• Identify collateral venous pathways in presence of disease.
• Perform upper/lower extremity Venous Duplex protocol for DVT.
• Identify extra cranial and intracranial anatomy.
• Perform Carotid Duplex exam protocol.
• Identify upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy.
• Perform protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam.
• Operate the complex measurement and Doppler programs.
• Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Assist physicians performing invasive exams.
• Perform procedures in OR.
• Complete required documentation on forms, logs and in computer.
• Follow Patient Care and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Take call on a rotating basis. Arrives at HHA within 45 minutes of receipt of call.
• Adhere to HCA/St. Davids HealthCares Patients First Initiatives up to and including Initial and Annual Code of Conduct, Mandatory Education, and Values Commitment/ICARE Standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees