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Echo/Vascular Technologist - Alabama Cardiovascular Group

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Birmingham, AL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Why Join Us?

    • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team - Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
    • Benefits You Can Count On - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
    • Work Hard. Recharge Often. - Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
    • Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match
    • Grow With Us - Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
    • We Invest in Your Success - Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
    • Student Loan Support - Assistance available for eligible roles
    • Your Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs
    • A Team You'll Love Working With - A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
    • Additional Voluntary Benefits - Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

    Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

    No weekends, No holidays, No Call

    Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30

    Job Summary

    The Echo/Vascular Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging procedures to evaluate the structure and function of the heart and vascular system. This role supports patient care across multiple departments, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic results that aid in patient treatment planning.

    Essential Functions

    • Performs echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound procedures, following protocols to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging.
    • Operates ultrasound equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring functionality for optimal use in patient assessments.
    • Conducts preliminary evaluations and records findings, providing comprehensive data for physician interpretation.
    • Collaborates with healthcare providers across departments, facilitating the coordination of patient care and timely delivery of diagnostic results.
    • Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures, adhering to age-specific care considerations and maintaining a respectful approach.
    • Documents procedures and findings accurately in electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring compliance with department standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Assists in scheduling, preparing, and positioning patients for imaging, ensuring proper patient identification and verification of orders.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • 0-1 years of experience in echocardiography and/or vascular imaging required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Basic understanding of echocardiography and vascular imaging techniques.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, physicians, and healthcare staff.
    • Ability to handle imaging equipment safely and accurately.
    • Good organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and patient care.
    • Proficiency in using EMR systems and diagnostic imaging software.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer required or
    • RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist required
    • BCLS - Basic Life Support required

    This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Cardiologyunmatched
    • Cardiovascularunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diagnostics Solutions/Softwareunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Echocardiographyunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Imaging Applicationunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Imagingunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Procedure Implementationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Ultrasoundunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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