Echo/Vascular Technologist

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Job Description: Dual registered Echo/ Vascular Technologist under general supervision according to established policies and procedures, performs routine and complex echocardiography and vascular duplex ultrasound examinations and performs and provides preliminary interpretation of studies performed. Examinations performed may include, but are not limited to, trans-thoracic, trans-esophageal, stress and contrast echocardiograms (utilizing commercially prepared contrast agents), peripheral venous and arterial exams, extra cranial cerebrovascular exams, visceral vascular and/or renal vascular exams. Graduate of an approved program of echocardiography and vascular technology/sonography, non-invasive cardiovascular technology.

Requirements: At least 1 year of previous Echo/Vascular related experience required. Registry in echocardiography and vascular technology/sonography by either the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in the performance of trans-thoracic contrast echocardiograms. Experience in placing intravenous lines and administration of IV medications is desirable. Experience in EKG interpretation and cardiac and vascular stress testing is preferred.

About Us: Merit Health Wesley is your community healthcare provider. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 300 physicians strong, while employing more than 1,200 health care professionals. We have been nationally recognized for patient safety and quality care.

Merit Health Wesley is the area's first and only accreditedChest Pain Center (~~~) and the only hospital in the area accredited for heart failure care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Community: Whether outdoor adventure or stepping it up on the jazzy scene is your cup of tea, Hattiesburg has a little something to offer everyone. Grab your spokes and bike 44 miles down theLongleaf Trace (~~~/) . Plan a family outing visiting theHattiesburg Zoo (~~~/) to climb high in the sky atThe High Ropes Adventure Course (~~~/) . Pop into a shop inDowntown Hattiesburg (~~~/) or revel in the savory scene for a bite at a Midtown Hattiesburg eatery. Thirsty? Round off your evening with beats or brews. You create your own experience in HBURG.

At Merit Health Wesley and Merit Health Medical Group, our people provide great care. We are more than 250 physicians strong, while employing more than 1,000 healthcare professionals who have been nationally recognized for patient safety and quality ~~~ are a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has-and always will-remain the same: our team of professional caregivers strives to uphold the principles upon which this facility was founded more than 100 years ago: Loving God, Serving Others, and Excelling in Healthcare.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to ~~~/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.