Vascular Technologist Leander FSED PRN

HCA Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

12d

About The Position

As a Vascular Technologist, you perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures throughout ultrasound services. You operate ultrasound equipment to provide and document accurate, high-quality sonographic studies of normal and abnormal anatomy. Exams include abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, small-parts, prostate, and vascular scans. You demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner.

The role includes identifying upper- and lower-extremity venous anatomy, extracranial and intracranial anatomy, upper- and lower-extremity arterial anatomy, and collateral venous pathways in the presence of disease. You perform established protocols for venous duplex exams for DVT or venous insufficiency, carotid duplex exams, and upper- and lower-extremity arterial flow exams. You produce diagnostically optimal scans for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients and relay relevant patient information to the radiologist.

You also review written orders, verify patient identification and procedure indicators, obtain and communicate pertinent patient history, complete required documentation, and label images according to protocol. Other duties include cleaning exam tables, restocking supplies, sterilizing trans-vaginal transducers according to protocol, and processing charges for patient-care items, drugs, and exams.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
• A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related, or graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• BLS certification as required by St. David’s Healthcare policy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Associate degree or higher in a related technological field.
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with post-primary certification in Sonography.
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist credential with the Texas Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and provide and document accurate, quality sonographic studies.
• Perform abdominal, OB, GYN, small-parts, prostate, and vascular scans.
• Demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner.
• Identify venous, arterial, extracranial, intracranial, and collateral venous anatomy as applicable.
• Perform venous duplex protocols for DVT or venous insufficiency, carotid duplex exams, and upper- and lower-extremity arterial flow exams.
• Produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality for patients from neonatal through geriatric age groups.
• Relay relevant patient information and pertinent history to the radiologist to assist with diagnosis or treatment.
• Review written orders, assess patient identification, and ensure procedure indicators are appropriate.
• Complete required documentation on forms, logs, and in the computer.
• Label images and identify them according to protocol.
• Clean exam tables and restock ultrasound supplies as needed or after use.
• Sterilize the trans-vaginal transducer according to established protocol.
• Complete charge processing for individual patient-care items, drugs, and exams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing resources.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree