Lead Vascular Sonographer

Vascular Technologist Lead

Driven by innovation. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $43.10 - $64.11/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform non-invasive vascular diagnostic examinations to assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in arteries and veins. Every day you will prepare patients, operate specialized ultrasound equipment to capture and evaluate high-quality images, and precisely document findings for physician interpretation. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in vascular ultrasound, a comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology, and strong analytical and communication skills for accurate diagnostic information.

Prepares and problem solves equipment and failures ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards

Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained

Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure

Manages the coordination of the department workflow

Maintains and updates the protocol techniques as needed by interacting closely with the Medical Director.

In the absence of the Director of Non Invasive Cardiology, the lead tech is responsible for the direction of all assigned employees

Actively participates with patient testing, performing routine, non?routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests

Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.

Reviews the physician request to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent

Consults with the Vascular Surgeon and/or patient physician for verification of protocol selection

Selects the specific equipment pre?Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the technologist's care.

Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.

Completes processing diagnostic CD's, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.

Notifies referring physician, Medical Director, and medical staff with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication.

Assists with departmental quality monitoring.

Participates in new equipment evaluation.

Coordinates departmental physician training with staff.

Provides training and education to the technical, nursing and medical staff; Resource person for clinical research, technical lectures and symposiums.

Will provide competent leadership on a daily basis and in the absence of Director of Non Invasive Cardiology will be responsible for staff and coordination of services.

Working closely with the doctors/staff, formulates and updates exam protocols.

Associates Other and Registered by American Diagnostic Registry for Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and Five (5) years of related experience, upon hire

Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or

Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire and

Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experiencemodeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. Common Spirit Health