Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Lead Vascular Technologist with St. David's Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
St. David's Medical Center, 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.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues Join the St. David's Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Vascular Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary of the Lead Vascular Technologist
According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the Lead Vascular Technologist coordinates activities within the designated location as directed by supervisor. According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the Lead Vascular Technologist is responsible for the performance of non-invasive and invasive ultrasound procedures, making themselves available as a subject matter expert to the team for these exams responsible for the performance of non-invasive and invasive vascular procedures including but not limited to carotid, venous, renal, and arterial doppler procedures including venous ablation and sclerotherapy. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies while also promoting optimal unit operations. The Lead Vascular Technologist exceeds SDMC ICARE standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.
Responsibilities of the Lead Vascular Technologist
- Utilize open, professional communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) to directly interact with physicians, patients, guests, and other health team members.
- Make decisions of moderate difficulty that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.
- Handle confidential information regarding patient activities.
- Demonstrate an effective working knowledge of all equipment used in Cardiology and related to their job functions.
- Participate in budget control.
- Works extended hours as needed to include evenings and weekends.
- Perform complete 2-dimensional, color flow, and Spectral Doppler exams according to protocol.
- Notifies physicians of any positive findings that need attention prior to patient’s release.
- Provides preliminary measurements and interpretations of examinations.
- Performs necessary equipment checks and QC procedure and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Maintains adequate supply of materials for vascular lab.
- Assists in scheduling of patients. Works in additional patients. Makes scheduling aware of cancellations or optimize examination availability.
- Reviews and revised lab protocol to maintain a high level of efficiency. Recommends change to supervisor.
- Attends required staff meetings and correlations conferences.
- Reviews performance and ensures compliance with accreditation, legal and other regulatory requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by direct report.
- Serve as clinical resource role model for all staff/physicians.
- Coordinate orientation for new staff/techs.
- Assist in completing 90-day evaluations for new employees.
- Coordinates daily assignments/procedures to ensure optimal operations.
- Provide constructive feedback to staff related to job performance.
- If requested, tabulate monthly statistics for area.
- Manage projects and perform additional assignments as requested.
Qualifications of the Lead Vascular Technologist
EDUCATION:
- Associate Degree or higher in related technological field.
- Completion of an approved ultrasound technology education program or ARDMS recommended relevant work experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- One to three years of experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
- Proficiency in Venous Ablation and Sclerotherapy
- Previous SDHC sonography experience preferred
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Vascular Ultrasound
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
St. David's Medical Centerstands as a leading 435-bed facility, offering specialized care in neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac services, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, maternity and newborn services, and rehabilitation. It proudly holds the distinction of being both a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Chest Pain Center. St. David's Medical Center operates with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.
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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lead Vascular Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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.