Lead Echo Vascular Technologist

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Lead Echo 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 Echo Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary of the Lead Echo Technologist

According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the Lead Echo Vascular Tech leads activities within the designated location as directed by supervisor. The Lead Echo Vascular Tech is responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures of adult/ pedi echocardiography and vascular procedures. 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 Echo Vascular Tech exceeds SDMC ICARE standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment

Responsibilities of the Lead Echo 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 judgement.
• Handle confidential information regarding patient activities.
• Demonstrate an effective working knowledge of all equipment used in Cardiology and related to their job functions.
• Demonstrate competency in arrhythmia interpretation.
• Participate in budget control.
• Perform complete 2-dimensional, color flow, and Spectral Doppler exams according to protocol.
• Notify physicians of any positive findings that need attention prior to patient’s release.
• Provide preliminary measurements and interpretations of examinations.
• Perform necessary equipment checks and QC procedure and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Maintain adequate supply of materials for vascular lab.
• Assist in scheduling of patients. Work in additional patients. Make scheduling aware of cancellations or optimize examination availability.
• Review and revised lab protocol to maintain a high level of efficiency. Recommend changes to supervisor.
• Attend required staff meetings and correlations conferences.
• Review performance and ensure compliance with accreditation, legal and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, diagnostic tests which include Adult and Pediatric Echocardiogram, TEE’s and Pharmacologic/Exercise Cardiac Stress Testing, contrast echoes, Transcranial Doppler and other vascular procedures.
• Transport patients to and from department as needed to complete diagnostic procedures.
• Assist with the lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.
• Participate in providing continuous echocardiography service by taking call, responding to pages within 10 minutes, and arriving within 30 minutes of STAT notification.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.

Qualifications of the Lead Echo Technologist

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Echo Ultrasound

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-7 years of experience in Echo Ultrasound
• Experience with Pedi/Adult echo and vascular studies

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. David's Medical Center stands 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 Echo 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.