Registered/Registry Eligible Echo/Vascular Tech - (PRN)

Citizens Medical Center; Victoria, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, TX, is seeking a Registered/Registry Eligible Echo/Vascular Tech (PRN) to perform cardiac and vascular exams and support clerical tasks.

The position requires ARDMS or CCI eligibility within 7 months of hire, 1 year of experience, and an Associate Degree in patient care. The team emphasizes a commitment to quality care for all ages and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate Degree patient care related program (unless registries obtained prior to 2005).
• One year experience, either in training or as a registered echo/vascular tech.
• Required: ARDMS or CCI Registration in Vascular Technology within 7 months of hire.
• Preferred: ARDMS or CCI Registered in Echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms (including TEE & intraop studies) and vascular studies.
• Performs stress echocardiograms and related tests as applicable.
• Performs EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitoring and ambulatory BP monitoring as applicable.
• Covers call as needed and assists with clerical and reception duties.
• Completes documentation and maintains equipment and areas neatly.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular studies

EKG

Stress testing

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate Degree in patient care related program

Tools

ARDMS or CCI registration

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

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Registered/Registry Eligible Echo/Vascular Tech - (PRN)

Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician

The Registered/Registry Eligible Echo/Vascular Tech is responsible for performing all cardiac and vascular exams and providing clerical relief as needed.

JOB SPECIFIC:

1. Performs echocardiograms (including TEE & intraop. studies) and vascular studies. (EF)

2. Performs vascular studies. REGISTRY ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGISTS MAY NOT PERFORM VASCULAR STUDIES INDEPENDENTLY, a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist possessing a RVT or RVS registry must be present in the room overseeing the exam (EF).

3. Performs stress echos and TCOM’s as applicable.

4. Performs EKG’s (EF) , stress tests, holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as applicable.

5. Covers call as needed (EF), REGISTRY ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGISTS MAY NOT COVER CALL for Vascular Studies.

6. Assists with clerical and reception duties. (EF)

7. Completes all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities. (EF)

8. Maintains continuing education. (EF)

9. Keeps all areas stocked and neat in appearance, participates in cleaning of equipment. (EF)

9. In absence of Registered Cardiovascular Technologist Supervisor, assumes his/her responsibilities. (EF)

Job responsibilities apply to all patient populations including neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric.

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Required: Graduate of Associate Degree patient care related program (unless registries obtained prior to 2005).

EXPERIENCE

Required: One year experience, either in training or as a registered echo/vascular tech.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Basic Life Support, ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Registered in Vascular Technology within 7 months of hire date.

Preferred: ARDMS or CCI Registered in Echocardiography

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – “to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region.”

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