Ultrasound Tech

Overview

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

FULL-TIME DAYS

The Vascular Technologist performs duplex scanning of carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity veins, upper and lower extremity arteries, abdominal aorta, aortic, hepatic and portal flow systems, PW or CW insonation of cerebral arteries transcranially, and peripheral arteries.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for the care and proper functioning of all lab equipment.
• Provides on-call diagnostic services 
• Performs diagnostic procedures
• Schedules testing in order to accommodate all patients
• Provides tests and procedures according to department policy and as directed by the medical and technical director
• Establishes and maintains a good line of communication with all physicians, staff, and other 
• departments.
• Assumes responsibility for finding indications for testing done in the vascular lab
• Helps with training and performance review of students in the vascular lab
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma and at least 2 years (24 credit hours) of career-oriented college credits in related discipline. Each year of experience may replace 12 credit hours of college.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA accredited school of Vascular Technology
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in vascular studies. Knowledge of Doppler for arterial and venous circulation evaluation
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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