Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Vascular Ultrasound Tech with Appomattox Imaging you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Appomattox Imaging, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Appomattox Imaging family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Vascular Ultrasound Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Radiologist performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with established protocols for patient ages. Displays a high degree of proficiency of scanning knowledge. Responsible for maintaining expert technical and patient care skills to provide quality diagnostic results.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Performs high quality diagnostic imaging to include OBGYN, ABD, Small Parts and Vascular Ultrasound as Center service lines require.
• Performs non-invasive peripheral testing to evaluate the hemodynamics of patients' arterial, venous and/or cerebrovascular circulation by utilizing doppler ultrasound, plethysmography, duplex imaging and sound spectrum analysis according to the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Effectively operates sonography equipment.
• Analyzes technical information/results
• Compiles reports to communicate test results to referring physicians by chart notation and/or oral report of preliminary findings and transmittal of final evaluation.
• Provides summaries for Physicians to use in procedure interpretation.
• Where applicable, serves as Clinical instructor for students of affiliate imaging programs.
• Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure ordered including but not limited to patient history, pregnancy, allergies, lab tests, correlative procedure results, reason for the test and patient complaints/symptoms in accordance with Center policy.
• Performs quality control procedures prior to performing clinical procedures and regularly inspects equipment.
• Maintains lab equipment to ensure optimal functioning inspecting for breakdown, trouble-shooting and communicating with appropriate repair persons.

• Ensures that patient results are communicated to healthcare team timely, accurately and without compromising security and confidentiality.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited imaging/sonography program required.

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years experience required

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• VS Vascular Sonography
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

• BLS required.

Appomattox Imaging Center is part of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) family. The facility is a top of the line free standing imaging center located in Colonial Heights. It serves Chester, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Ft. Lee, Prince George County, Hopewell, Petersburg, and all surrounding areas. The site is American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited. Also, it meets Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) guidelines and is known for its warm, caring staff.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Vascular Ultrasound Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.