Vascular Sonographer

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Education assistance

Employee benefits

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA seeks a Vascular Sonographer to perform non-invasive ultrasound studies, optimize imaging, and contribute to diagnostic outcomes. You will adjust techniques, measure and calculate per protocol, and communicate findings to physicians for final diagnoses.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing program, BCLS (or instructor) within 30 days, and being a Registered Vascular Sonographer.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing Program.
• BCLS certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date or instructor certification.
• Registered Vascular Sonographer credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive ultrasound procedures and assess tissue and blood flow.
• Adjust scanning techniques to optimize image quality and spectral waveform.
• Analyze findings and provide data to physician for final diagnosis.
• Notify staff if significant findings or patient concerns arise.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification

Registered Vascular Sonographer

Tools

BCLS Instructor

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Currently offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 and a relocation bonus up to $10,000

Introduction

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Vascular Sonographer where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Vascular Sonographer, you would perform non-invasive ultrasound procedures while recognizing sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissue, structures and blood flow. You will adjust scanning techniques to optimize image quality and spectral waveform, perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol.

You would analyze sonographic findings throughout the course of the examination to complete the comprehensive exam and provide sufficient data to the physician to render a final diagnosis.

Initiate additional scanning techniques or administer contrast agents as indicated by the examination and according to established laboratory policy and procedure.

You would notify appropriate personnel when procedural findings are significant and or patient condition is of concern.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing Program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Vascular Sonographer
• Hours: Full time, day shift

LewisGale Medical Center

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients' access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Vascular Sonographer opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.