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:

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program
• College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred
• Professional certification/registry is required. All sonographers must be credentialed as required by ICAEL
• ARDMS registry and/or if registry eligible must complete registry within 1 year of employment
• CCI registry and/or if registry eligible must complete registry within 1 year of employment
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in providing Vascular and/or Echo procedures in a healthcare environment is required

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.