Vascular Technologist

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As a Vascular Technologist you will perform non-invasive vascular diagnostic examinations to assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in arteries and veins.

Every day you will prepare patients operate specialized ultrasound equipment to capture and evaluate high-quality images and precisely document findings for physician interpretation.

To be successful you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in vascular ultrasound a comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology and strong analytical and communication skills for accurate diagnostic information.

• Uses two patient identifiers
• Compares Doctors orders to requisition for accuracy.
• Obtains accurate medical history and fills out appropriate worksheets.
• Perform clinical assessment and all diagnostic Vascular Sonography examinations including: Carotids Aorta AAA Renal Duplex Hepatic/Portal SMA Celiac All types of STENTS and Grafts Arterial and Venous sonography upper and lower Segmental pressure exams and stress arterialother tests as determined by the Technical and Medical directors of the lab.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images and is able to recognize the significance of all structures visualized and is able to differentiate normal from abnormal and recognize artifacts.
• Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to assure workload coverage and that studies are performed in proper order based on whether they are STAT pending discharge or held over from the day before.

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography institution or At least two (2) years experience in Vascular Sonography upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire and
• Registered Vascular Specialist within 12 - months or
• Registered Vascular Technologist within 12 - months

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in Vascular Sonography

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.