Vascular Technologist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Vascular Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.

David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Vascular Technologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?

If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary of the Vascular Technologist

Provides health care services, applying sound energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound.

Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and / or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedure. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.

Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities of the Vascular Technologist

• Consistently produce vascular scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
• Demonstrate knowledgeable and proficiency in vascular sonography.
• Identify upper / lower extremity venous anatomy.
• Identify collateral venous pathways in presence of disease.
• Perform upper / lower extremity Venous Duplex protocol for DVT or Venous Insufficiency.
• Identify upper / lower extremity arterial anatomy.
• Perform protocol for upper / lower extremity arterial flow exam.
• Identify extra cranial and intracranial anatomy.
• Perform Carotid Duplex exam protocol.
• Operate the Vascular Ultrasound units efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications of the Vascular Technologist

EDUCATION :

• Associate Degree
• Required : A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related (Allied health occupations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and registered nurse.

OR Graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States Department of Education (USDOE) or Canadian Medical Association (CMA) that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.

Currently (as of 12 / 2013) the only organizations that offer programmatic accreditation under the aforementioned associations are the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA))

EXPERIENCE :

• Required : One year of experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
• Preferred : One year of previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Preferred : Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), post- primary certification in Sonography.

Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds . The facility is home to St.

David’s Children’s Hospital , St. David’s Women’sCenter of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery .

Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area.

St.David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 PRN opening.

We review all applications. 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