Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: 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, Breast 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, 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
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
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 than 100 patient beds and is known for itsLevel IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest PainCenter. 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 thelargest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’sHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — 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 cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Vascular Technologist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
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.
