Echo Vascular Technologist

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Echo Vascular Technologist Job Summary and Qualifications Operates Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment to perform Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures. Responsible for cleaning of ultrasound transducers and QC documentation. Prepares patient for the procedure, gathering relevant information for documentation & scanning. (orders, questionnaires, consents) Uses appropriate Thermo-regulation, using warmed Ultrasonic gel. Practices radiation safety in radiography of patients.(Assessment of LMP, Shielding and Lowest exposure doses) Evaluates images for optimal technical quality prior to sending to PACS. Is proficient in all PACS and digital imaging applications. Reviews studies as needed with the Radiologist to determine any need for additional imaging. Prepares Ultrasound rooms with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure. Assists physicians with diagnostic & therapeutic procedures. Administers contrast media, as required & performs eMAR functions, as necessary. Performs quality control procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations to maintain quality and safety standards. Maintains established departmental policies/procedures, objectives, performance improvement measures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participate in the Patient Satisfaction Survey process. Performs Time Out procedure as necessary. Performs Medication Reconciliation, as needed. Performs patient assessments, obtaining pertinent patient information and history. Assists with patient transport and transfer as needed, assuring patient comfort & safety at all times. Provides patient and family education, as necessary. Maintains orderly & clean work area. Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis. Performs clerical, reception and scheduling duties, as necessary. Operates Meditech, other computers, printers & copiers with proficiency. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in-services to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARRT or other professional organizations. Attends and participates in departmental and hospital wide meetings, as designated. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and the medical staff. Follows Standards of Behavior. Able to access MSDS sheets.

What qualifications you will need:

Required:

Current Certification by ARDMS or similar approved certification. Or must be registry eligible if new graduate of an accredited school and must complete Ultrasound certification within or similar approved certification 6 months of hire.

BLS Certified Education Required:

Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonograph Benefits LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, 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 Learn more about

Employee Benefits Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany is a 204-bed acute care facility in Low Moor, Virginia. We serve patients in both Virginia and West Virginia. We have delivered a decade-long commitment to help save and improve patients' lives. We are committed to giving back to the extended community that we call home. We offer a full range of medical specialties from emergency medicine to general surgery. Our facility is home to the Senior Transitions program. This program is a 15-bed specialty unit for seniors with emotional and behavioral issues requiring short-term acute stabilization. We are an important part of LewisGale Regional Health System. This Health System is an integrated network of closely aligned patient-care facilities that consistently rank among the top in the nation for patient care. 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 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 If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Echo Vascular Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.