Job Description:

Overview Advancing Healthcare  Together -  The Future of Healthcare   is   in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas?     Our People.    Our people truly are our greatest strength.  They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day.  We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.   Our Purpose.   We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.   Our P lace. Carthage, Texas   is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.   UT Health Carthage  is seeking an experienced  Vascular Tech .  We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Cardiovascular Imaging department . Responsibilities What You Will Be Doing:  Performs Echo & Vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination by complying with established policies and procedures Organizes and documents all aspects of assigned patient care in coordination with doctors, nurses and all other individuals providing care to your patient, to ensure accurate and timely performance of all echo/vascular ultrasound procedures Participates in quality improvement activities (including departmental adherence to ICAEL/ICAVL standards) by participating in the collection and organization of data to ensure quality is consistent with established standards Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by participating in educational activities to promote improvement and compliance with ICAEL/ICAVL standards Provides customer service by utilizing communication skills to ensure organizational objectives and mission is maintained Maintenance and care of equipment within the department Qualifications So what experience are we looking for in our Vascular Techs? Completion of an accredited Echo/Vascular Ultrasound program preferred Knowledge and ability to operate all equipment used in the Echo/Vascular Lab Ability to perform all echo and vascular procedures according to ICAEL/ICAVL protocol Certification and Licensure: CPR (Healthcare Provider) Certification Registry Certification in Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound preferred.   BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:   Service Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together. Quality Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best. Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole. People Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others. Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. Financial Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. Growth Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time while completing work on a computer Ability to lift 10 or more pounds Ability to move throughout the workplace   Now that you read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.   UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).