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Vascular Technologist
UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • Posted 26 days ago
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In-person • Part-time • $38.72-$58.08/hr • Entry Level
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The Vascular Technologist at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, as well as the organization's policies, values, and mission. This role involves reviewing patient history and orders, educating patients on procedures, preparing and administering contrast media and medications, and ensuring patient safety throughout the imaging process. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Qualifications
Required
- Registered Sonographer
- Registered Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Vascular Specialist
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program
- Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in vascular sonography (VS) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- State licensure if required by law
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
Preferred
- Experience preferred.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is a leading healthcare provider in the United States, offering a wide range of medical services and facilities across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services, advanced medical technologies, and personalized medicine to its patients, promoting wellness and preventive care within the community.
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Job Description
Description
Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: Peripheral Vascular Lab
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Summary:
Performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: Peripheral Vascular Lab
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Summary:
Performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- * Registered Sonographer
* Registered Radiologic Technologist
* Registered Vascular Specialist - Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program.
Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in vascular sonography (VS) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). State licensure if required by law.
Minimum Experience: Experience preferred. - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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