Vascular Technician

HCA Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability

Education and certification support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Vascular Technician to operate ultrasound equipment for diagnostic imaging and support physicians during procedures. The role emphasizes timely certification attainment and adherence to clinical protocols.

Qualifications include BLS within 30 days, a BS in Ultrasonography preferred, and RDMS/RVT/RCS/RVS credentials within six months of start date. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits at a major teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Bachelor of Science in Ultrasonography preferred; clinical hours in accredited school required to pass RDMS Registry for Vascular Ultrasound Technology.
• ARDMS/RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RVS certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Operates Ultrasound imaging equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes and assists physicians with procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Ultrasonography

Tools

ARDMS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RVS

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Vascular Technician with Doctors Hospital of Augusta you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Operates Ultrasound imaging equipment to produce images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes and assist physicians with procedures.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Bachelors of Science in Ultrasonography preferred
• Clinical hours in accredited school required to pass RDMS Registry for Vascular Ultrasound Technology
• ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or (RVT) Registered Vascular Technician, or (RVS) Registered Vascular Specialist must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 for 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), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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