Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in El Paso is seeking a Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer. This entry-level position is responsible for performing vascular ultrasound techniques and ensuring accurate diagnostic studies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, formal training in vascular ultrasound, and a willingness to obtain certification within a year. The role requires proficiency in sonographic techniques and the ability to communicate with physicians. Join us to become part of a dedicated healthcare team offering comprehensive services.

Qualifications

• Registered in Vascular Sonography within one year of hire.
• Ability to train subordinates in vascular ultrasound techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performing vascular ultrasound techniques and examinations.
• Maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicating findings to physicians interpreting the studies.

Skills

Proficient sonographic techniques

Knowledge of the cardiovascular system

Basic clerical skills

Flexibility with work situations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal training in vascular ultrasound

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing vascular ultrasound techniques and vascular examinations for subsequent evaluation and interpretation by a physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Responsible for care of equipment. Ensures proper reporting of equipment malfunction or downtime.
• Performs quality vascular diagnostic studies according to physician orders.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Communicates findings to the physicians interpreting the studies.
• Participates in on call coverage as needed.
• Maintains professional development.
• Attends department meetings.
• Supervises completion of correlation studies and materials pertinent to the accreditation of the lab.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure And/Or Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Registered in Vascular Sonography within one year of hire.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training in vascular ultrasound.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• None. Entry level position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Registered in vascular under ARDMS or CCI.
• Knowledge of the cardiovascular system.
• Flexibility with work situations and basic clerical skills.
• Able to recognize abnormalities, correlate information obtained and convey preliminary findings to physicians.
• Proficient sonographic techniques in order to produce accurate and appropriate physiologic information.
• Ability to train subordinates in vascular ultrasound techniques.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth; we encourage you to apply for our Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!