Vascular Technologist

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


Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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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.

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"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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