Tech - Vascular Ultrasound

Responsibilities

ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM – CLINICS

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital.

Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

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The Vascular Echo Technician will be responsible for the independent operation of echo and/or vascular equipment in the Clinic, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using this equipment. This position will be responsible for the daily operations of the department including patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. This will include active participation in the development of new procedures which may result from new technology and/or research developments in conjunction with physician requests for such procedures.

Technician always maintains a high level of medical ethics and is self‑motivated to increase their level of understanding of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Vascular/Echo Techs are responsible for interacting in a positive manner with all Clinic staff including physicians and mid‑level providers. Technicians are expected to be courteous and helpful to the Clinic’s patients, patient’s families, and the Clinic staff at all times.

• Operating imaging equipment such as ultrasound
• Embalming bodies using techniques such as arterial embalming, cavity embalming, ABIs, TCPO2, and surface embalming.
• Performing procedures such as angioplasty and ablations
• Preparing patients for procedures such as inserting catheters, needles, balloons, or other devices into blood vessels
• Performing tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), transcutaneous pacing, and vascular ultrasound scanning
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments for surgery
• Taking patient history information, such as medical problems and medications, before procedures begin
• Preparing sterile solutions used during procedures.
• Schedule book for 8 to 10 patients per day.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi‑specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia.

Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and…