Vascular Technologist Lead

About the role

Baylor St Luke's Medical Center is seeking a Vascular Technologist Lead to join the Echocardiology department. The position involves preparing patients, operating specialized ultrasound equipment, and documenting findings for physician interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and problem solves equipment and failures ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained
• Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure
• Manages the coordination of the department workflow
• Maintains and updates the protocol techniques as needed by interacting closely with the Medical Director
• In the absence of the Director of Non Invasive Cardiology, the lead tech is responsible for the direction of all assigned employees
• Actively participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests
• Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner
• Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation and patient teaching are provided prior, during and following the test completion
• Reviews the physician request to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent
• Consults with the Vascular Surgeon and/or patient physician for verification of protocol selection
• Enters the diagnostic examination charges codes into the system according to the specific departmental protocols
• Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement to ensure patient safety
• Obtains necessary written consent for any specific procedures
• Obtains patient history, performs physical assessment and tests, and positions the patient for the examination according to specific departmental procedural protocols
• Selects the specific equipment pre‐sets and modifies the settings to ensure that optimal image is obtained
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the technologist’s care
• Uses independent judgment during the exam to differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues
• Completes processing diagnostic CD's, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation
• Notifies referring physician, Medical Director, and medical staff with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication
• Assists with departmental quality monitoring
• Participates in new equipment evaluation
• Captures and evaluates high-quality images using specialized ultrasound equipment
• Performs non-invasive vascular diagnostic examinations to assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in arteries and veins
• Maintains and updates the protocol techniques as needed by interacting closely with the Medical Director
• Coordinates departmental physician training with staff
• Provides training and education to the technical, nursing and medical staff; promotes staff development
• Coordinates departmental research activities ensuring protocol criteria are met
• Resource person for clinical research, technical lectures and symposiums
• Will give at least one in‐service per year that is qualified for CME to technical staff
• Will provide competent leadership on a daily basis and in the absence of Director of Non Invasive Cardiology will be responsible for staff and coordination of services
• Works closely with the doctors/staff, formulating and updating exam protocols

Requirements

• Associates Other and Registered by American Diagnostic Registry for Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and Five (5) years of related experience, upon hire
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Specialist, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Qualifications

• Expert technical proficiency in vascular ultrasound
• A comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology
• Strong analytical and communication skills for accurate diagnostic information

Skills

• Expert technical proficiency in vascular ultrasound
• A comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology
• Strong analytical and communication skills for accurate diagnostic information

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

Pay

The posted compensation range of $43.10 - $64.11 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Schedule

Hours/Pay Period: 80
Weekly Schedule: Days