Vascular Technologist

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Texsan, part of Methodist Healthcare System, seeks a Vascular Technologist to perform arterial/venous Doppler and vascular imaging under physician orders. The role requires ARDMS RVT or RVS certification, plus relevant training in ultrasonography, radiologic technology, or vascular technology, with preferred 2 years in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining imaging quality control, managing patient reports, and ensuring equipment and supplies are properly

Qualifications

• Completion of training program in ultrasonography, radiologic technology, or vascular technology.
• Associates degree or higher.
• Preferred: two years vascular technologist experience.
• Must have ARDMS certification RVT or RVS.

Responsibilities

• Maintains skills and understanding of innovation in techniques and equipment in medical sonography.
• Acquires signed physician orders with appropriate indicator for all exams; prioritizes STAT orders as needed.
• Follows safety policies and universal precautions; maintains cleanliness and sterile technique.
• Maintains all patient reports and ensures proper charges and PAC system usage.
• Orders supplies and participates in monthly supply checks and reporting.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology understanding

Patient care

Detail oriented

Education

Ultrasonography

Radiologic Technology

Vascular Technology

Associates of Science or higher degree

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Vascular Technologist? At Methodist Hospital Texsan, 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

The Vascular Technologist (Sonographer) performs diagnostic procedures to include arterial/venous Dopplers and vascular imaging as directed by physician order. The sonographer utilizes and maintains a background in anatomy, physiology, physics and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the physician. He/she maintains department supplies and equipment and participates in the quality control initiatives of the department.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics

• Education: ONE of the following:
• Successful completion of training program in either:
• Ultrasonography
• Radiologic Technology
• Vascular Technology
• Associates of Science or higher degree
• Experience: None
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
• Preferred: Two (2) years vascular technologist in a hospital or diagnostic imaging clinic

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required

Must have and maintain American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in either:

• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains skills and understanding of innovation in techniques and equipment in medical sonography.
• Acquires signed physician orders with appropriate indicator for all exams. Demonstrates good judgment in responding to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize STAT orders.
• Follows safety policies and procedures applicable to the job, recognizes impending crisis situations and institutes measures (such as adjusting priorities) to prevent further complications. Transports patients between the lab and other units as directed.
• Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks. Maintains order and cleanliness of the work area. Always practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
• Maintaining all patient reports. This includes but is not limited to the following: pulling all previous reports/images, presenting images to the correct reading physician, notifying reading physicians of requests, and entering proper patient charges into Meditech. Responsible for the proper use of the Cardiology PAC System.
• Orders supplies and checks each month for supply needs and orders appropriate amounts at the beginning of each month; assists with all daily/monthly reports.

Additional Job Functions

• May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Orients new staff to the department and supervises students as directed by the Unit Director.
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Texsan, 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.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is a 120 bed acute care hospital. We remain one of South Texas’s premier heart and orthopedic hospitals. We are certified in chest pain and heart failure with comprehensive cardiac services. Our orthopedic services, including the Joint Replacement Academy and the Center for Spine, hold some of the best clinical results in the industry. We achieve this by using state-of-the-art technology, such as our robotics program. Methodist Hospital Texsan is the first hospital in San Antonio to receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Chest Pain Certification. We were awarded the Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence. This is the highest recognition a hospital can receive. Our ICU was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. We are also recognized as a Level IV trauma center. Our 30 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit has received the Rehabilitation Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission. Methodist Hospital Texsan has been deemed one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 3 years in a row. We were a recipient of the 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey. Join our record setting team today! "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are an family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Vascular Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.