Vascular Technologist

Vascular Technologist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a 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 are 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 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.