Vascular Technologist

UnityPoint Health St Luke's Hospital

Vascular Tech

Cardiology Clinic

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time Benefits, 40 Hours/ Week

The Vascular Technologist provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical, cooperative, and independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance to clinic policy and procedure for adult patients; inpatient and outpatient status.
• Applies cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Applies independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, processes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts the referring physician when required, according to established protocols.
• Initiate billing for testing performed.
• Maintain active registry status.
• Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
• Participates in department quality improvement processes.

Development and Patient Education

• Coordinates work schedule with department lead or manager to assure workload coverage.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the care of the sonographer.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs clerical duties with accuracy. Initiate the billing exam process.
• Maintain and recognize malfunctioning equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and initiate repair service when warranted.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Travel to non-primary clinic location(s) to execute job functions as outlined in the job description.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Diagnostic Imaging Manager and/or Cardiac Sonographer Lead to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

• Graduate of an accredited vascular sonography program.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in vascular diagnostics.
• Current registry in vascular sonography through the ARDMS or CCI.
• BCLS
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.