Vascular Technologist

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Auto and home insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

St. David's Georgetown Hospital in Georgetown, TX, is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform ultrasonic imaging across Abdominal, OB, GYN, Small Parts, Prostate, and Vascular scans with emphasis on diagnostic quality.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, document studies, relay pertinent patient history to Radiologist, and ensure labeling and protocol adherence. Join a supportive team with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist - preferred.
• Two-year allied health education program with CHEA/USDOE/US CMA accreditation for sonography/vascular tech.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field - preferred.
• RV T/VS with ARDMS/CCI or ARRT vascular tech - required.
• BLS certification as per policy.
• ARRT post-primary certification in Sonography - preferred.
• Texas Medical Board certification - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic imaging across Abdominal, OB, GYN, Small Parts, Prostates, and Vascular scans.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and document accurate, quality studies.
• Identify anatomy for interpretation by Radiologist and relay history.
• Label images and adhere to protocol; complete required documentation.
• Review orders, ensure patient identification indicators are correct.
• Sterilize trans-vaginal transducers and restock supplies.
• Complete charge processing for patient care items.

Skills

Sonography experience

Radiologic technologist experience

CHEA/USDOE/CMA accredited program

BLS certification

ARRT post-primary certification

Texas Medical Board certification

Education

Two-year allied health program accreditation

Associates degree or higher

ARDMS RVT/VS or ARRT vascular certification

Texas Medical Board certification (verification)

Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (TMDB) - preferred

Job description

This position is Monday-Friday 3:30p until midnight.

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Vascular Technologist

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Vascular Technologist, you are responsible for performing ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound. You will operate ultrasound equipment to provide and document accurate and quality sonographic studies of normal and abnormal anatomy. You will perform ultrasound exams including Abdominal, OB, GYN, Small Parts, Prostates, and Vascular Scans. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and /or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

• You will identify upper/lower extremity venous anatomy, extra cranial and intracranial anatomy, upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy and collateral venous pathways in presence of disease
• You will perform upper/lower extremity Venous Duplex protocol for DVT or Venous Insufficiency, Carotid Duplex exam protocol, protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam
• You will produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric
• You will relay to Radiologist any relevant patient information
• You will complete required documentation on forms, logs and in computer
• You will label images and identify according to protocol.
• You will obtain all pertinent patient history, and relay it to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis or treatment
• You will review written orders, assess patient identification and ensure indicators are appropriate prior to procedure
• You will clean exam tables and restock Ultrasound supplies as needed or used
• You will sterilize trans-vaginal transducer according to established protocol
• You will complete the charge processing for individual patient care items, drugs and exams

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist - preferred
• A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related OR Graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States Department of Education (USDOE) or Canadian Medical Association (CMA), that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology
• Associates degree or higher in related technological field - preferred
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Vascular Sonography (VS) with CCI or Vascular Sonography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)- required
• BLS Certification as per St. David's Healthcare policy
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), post- primary certification in Sonography – preferred
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist with the Texas Medical Board - preferred

Benefits

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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