Vascular Technologist

HCA Healthcare; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family building

Life Insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare- KC Vascular and General Surgery - NKC is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform non-invasive hemodynamic evaluations and write test results. You will interact with physicians, explain procedures, and optimize test quality in a busy vascular lab.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of ultrasound experience and ARDMS/ARDT certification, with strong organization and patient-care skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as an ultrasound technologist/sonographer.
• Must hold one or more credentials: RVT, RCS or equivalent.
• ARDMS or ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular ultrasound procedures as directed by physicians.
• Schedule patients for procedures and explain tests to ensure cooperation.
• Position patients and select appropriate transducers for tests.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment; order supplies.
• Maintain department records and ensure complete exams.
• Coordinate patient flow and review daily exam lists.

Skills

Vascular sonography knowledge

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Vital signs

Communication

Education

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

ARDMS or ABR certification

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

KC Vascular and General Surgery - NKC, 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

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Vascular Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.

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.