Vascular Technologist

HCA Healthcare; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing and counseling support

Paid time off and disability coverage

Education and certification assistance

Job summary

KC Vascular and General Surgery - NKC, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Vascular Technologist to perform non-invasive hemodynamic evaluations and document test results under physician direction.

The role requires at least one year of ultrasound experience, ARDMS or ARRT certification, and credentials such as Registered Vascular Tech or Registered Cardiac. You’ll join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as an ultrasound technologist/sonographer.
• Must hold ARDMS or ARRT certification or be eligible.
• Credentials: Registered Vascular Tech or Registered Cardiac preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular ultrasound procedures as directed by physicians.
• Schedule patients for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patients and select the appropriate transducer.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment and adjust as needed.
• Maintain exams and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Takes patient history and retrieves previous files.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure all exams are complete.
• Maintain department records, reports and files.
• Maintain equipment and stock supplies.

Skills

Vascular sonography

Patient coordination

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Ultrasound equipment operation

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Vascular Technologist? At KC Vascular and General Surgery - NKC, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Performs non-invasive hemodynamic evaluations and writes test results.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Perform vascular ultrasonic procedures as directed by physicians.
• Scheduling patients for procedures
• Explaining procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Positioning patients and selecting the appropriate transducer
• Conducting scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment by moving scanner over specified body area and adjusting equipment to focus
• Performs exams properly and in a timely manner
• Takes patient history and retrieves previous files
• Coordinates patient flow and checks daily list to ensure all exams are complete
• Maintaining equipment
• Ordering and stocking all supplies
• Maintain department records, reports and files

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

Minimum one year experience as an ultrasound technologist/sonographer

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• Must be hold one or more of the following credentials: Registered Vascular Tech, Registered Cardiac
• Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in accordance with state regulation and clinical specialty
• Must have certification through ARDMS OR ARRT.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manual Dexterity Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals, detergents
• Full range of body motion to maneuver weight of patients
• Exposure to extreme conditions (hot/cold)
• Standing, walking Exposure to dust/fumes
• Reach above shoulder Exposure to x-ray, electromagnetic energy
• Repetitive arm/hand movements Exposure to high pitched noises

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of vascular sonography
• Must have sufficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to vascular examinations
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in organization
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in using basic office equipment, including computer, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment in vascular lab
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work effectively under stress.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally

Benefits

• 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.

Physician Services Group

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

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.

\"Good people beget good people.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.