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Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Vascular Technologist today with Heart Hospital of Austin.
Benefits
Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Vascular Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary of the Vascular Technologist
Responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic ultrasound exams in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician’s orders or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the care team, the Ultrasound Sonographer is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure safe and accurate delivery of patient care. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities of the Vascular Technologist
- Identify upper/lower extremity venous anatomy.
- Identify collateral venous pathways in presence of disease
- Perform upper/lower extremity Venous Duplex protocol for DVT
- Identify extra cranial and intracranial anatomy.
- Perform Carotid Duplex exam protocol.
- Identify upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy.
- Perform protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam.
- Operate the complex measurement and Doppler programs.
- Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
- Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
- Assist physicians performing invasive exams.
- Perform procedures in OR.
- Complete required documentation on forms, logs and in computer.
- Follow Patient Care and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Take call on a rotating basis. Arrives at HHA within 45 minutes of receipt of call.
- Adhere to HCA/St. David's HealthCare's Patient's First Initiatives up to and including Initial and Annual Code of Conduct, Mandatory Education, and Values Commitment/ICARE Standards.
Qualifications of the Vascular Technologist
EDUCATION:
- Certificate of successful completion from an accredited school of vascular ultrasound
- Associate Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound
EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred: One year of previous experience in Vascular Ultrasound
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Heart Hospital of Austin, which is part of St. David’sHealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the highest performing cardiovascularfacilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive WellnessProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We havethree catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programsin the world.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade.
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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Vascular Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.