Job Details
Job Location: The Texas Cardiac and Vascular Institute - Seguin - Seguin, TX 78155, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Position Summary
Texas Cardiac and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced registered vascular technologist committed to high-quality imaging and excellent patient care. This role requires broad vascular ultrasound experience, proficiency in venous reflux insufficiency imaging, and the ability to manage daily imaging responsibilities independently.
Essential Responsibilities
- Peripheral arterial and venous imaging: Examinations of the upper and lower extremities, including arterial duplex studies.
- Venous reflux insufficiency imaging: Specialized examinations to evaluate venous reflux and insufficiency.
- Extracranial carotid Doppler imaging: Carotid duplex examinations.
- Visceral and abdominal vascular imaging: Renal artery Doppler studies, superior mesenteric artery imaging, and evaluation of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava.
- Preoperative vein mapping: Mapping for arterial bypass surgery and dialysis access planning.
- Graft, stent, and dialysis access surveillance: Evaluation of arterial bypass grafts, arterial and venous stents, and hemodialysis access fistulas and grafts.
Additional Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for examinations, allow appropriate time to change, and assist with positioning or repositioning to obtain diagnostic images.
- Maintain patient safety, privacy, and physical and emotional comfort throughout the examination.
- Accurately document examination findings and provide complete information to the physician for interpretation.
- Complete patient charts promptly, maintain required examination records and daily patient logs, and ensure images are saved to the picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
- Operate ultrasound equipment and perform required quality-control activities according to company policies, procedures, and training.
- Inspect equipment and promptly notify management of malfunctions, changes in operating condition, or wear requiring attention.
- Clean and disinfect equipment, probes, examination tables, and other patient-contact surfaces according to established infection-control procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe examination room and keep medical supplies stocked.
- Follow the company compliance program, applicable state and federal regulations, and all company policies and procedures.
- Support Texas Cardiac and Vascular Institute's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, professional development, and required meetings; remain current on company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include responsibilities supporting other departments.
Work Environment
Daily work includes direct interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians; assisting with patient positioning; preparing examination rooms; and desk and computer work.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credential.
- Minimum of one year of experience performing vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing venous reflux insufficiency imaging and specialized arterial duplex imaging.
- Experience independently performing vascular examinations, with the ability to learn and demonstrate competency in additional protocols through training.
- Ability to work independently in a single-technologist laboratory, organize daily workflow, and address routine imaging and equipment challenges.
- Sound judgment, including recognizing when a technical, clinical, or operational concern requires escalation.
- Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellent patient service and care.
Compensation and Schedule
Competitive salary based on experience.
Daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
No weekends or call responsibilities.