Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for performing vascular ultrasound techniques and vascular examinations for subsequent evaluation and interpretation by a physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Responsible for care of equipment. Ensures proper reporting of equipment malfunction or downtime.
- Performs quality vascular diagnostic studies according to physician orders.
- Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
- Communicates findings to the physicians interpreting the studies.
- Participates in on call coverage as needed.
- Maintains professional development.
- Attends department meetings.
- Supervises completion of correlation studies and materials pertinent to the accreditation of the lab.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION
- Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Registered in Vascular Sonography within one year of hire.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Formal training in vascular ultrasound.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- None. Entry level position.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Registered in vascular under ARDMS or CCI.
- Knowledge of the cardiovascular system.
- Flexibility with work situations and basic clerical skills.
- Able to recognize abnormalities, correlate information obtained and convey preliminary findings to physicians.
- Proficient sonographic techniques in order to produce accurate and appropriate physiologic information.
- Ability to train subordinates in vascular ultrasound techniques.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
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.
"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 Lead Echo Vascular Sonographer 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
