Vascular Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Healthcare at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is seeking a Vascular Technologist PRN to perform ultrasound imaging and related procedures across all ultrasound areas.

You will identify venous/arterial anatomy, conduct duplex protocols, and prepare high-quality scans for radiologist interpretation, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient history is relayed for optimal care.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist - preferred.
• Graduate from CHEA/USDOE/CMA-accredited program for diagnostic sonography.
• Associates degree or higher in related tech field - preferred.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with ARDMS.
• BLS certification per policy.
• ARRT post-primary certification in Sonography – preferred.
• Texas Medical Board certification – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic imaging and document quality sonographic studies.
• Identify venous and arterial anatomy and perform duplex protocols.
• Produce scans from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Relay patient history to Radiologist to aid diagnosis.
• Complete documentation on forms and in computer.
• Label images according to protocol and ensure proper patient ID.
• Assist with charting and charge processing for exams.

Education

Two-year allied health program

CHEA/USDOE accredited program in diagnostic medical sonography/vascular tech

Associates degree or higher (preferred)

ARDMS RVT certification

ARRT radiologic technologist post-primary in Sonography (preferred)

Texas MBL or equivalent certification (preferred)

BLS certification (St. David’s policy)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Vascular Technologist PRN today with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.

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, assesses patient identification and ensures 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) credentials with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• 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 Round Rock Medical Center, 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.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center) is a 200 + bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county , a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center , and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center/medical-services.dot) when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center 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 non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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