Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Vascular Technologist today with Chippenham Hospital.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Vascular Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

• Performs accurate analysis of all cardiac anatomy and assimilates appropriate data necessary for interpretation of the study.
• Assists the physician as needed during procedures and monitors physiological parameters during procedures.
• Performs job to ensure quality care is provided within defined area of accountability.

• Completes department appropriate technologist structure reporting protocol as set forth by the accrediting body.

• Restocks work areas with necessary supplies. Keeps work areas clean and orderly to promote patient safety.
• Maintains lab equipment to ensure optimal functioning by inspecting for breakdown, troubleshooting and communicating with appropriate repair persons.
• Submits activity reports as requested.
• Participates actively in continuing education and assists in education of new staff as requested.

EDUCATION:

Required - High School Diploma, Medical Training

Preferred - Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health or Nursing

EXPERIENCE:

Required - An appropriate credential in echocardiography or vascular sonography from the ARDMS or CCI within six months of hire (dual certification within 18 months/prior to 2017)

• The technical staff members must meet one of the following criteria:
• An appropriate credential in echocardiography from the ARDMS or CCI
• Successful completion of an ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program which includes verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echocardiography.
• These programs should be accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
• Completion of 12 months full time (35 hours/week) clinical echocardiography experience performing echocardiograms plus one of the following:
• Completion of a formal two year program in another allied health profession.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree unrelated to a CAAHEP/CMA accredited program or a bachelor’s degree in sonography, vascular technology or a minor in some aspect of ultrasound which is not CAAHEP accredited to offer echocardiography/vascular sonography
• Have an MD, DO degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months of echocardiography practice experience and the performance of at least 600 echocardiogram/Doppler examinations

Preferred - An appropriate credential in echocardiography from the ARDMS or CCI with five years’ experience

LICENSURE:

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Vascular Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.