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ABOUT AIKEN PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE
Aiken Physicians Alliance is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a 273-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional Medical Center has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia and has been recognized as an “A” rated facility by the Leapfrog Group.
Aiken Physicians Alliance provides dedicated primary and specialty care for you and your family. Our family medicine providers are devoted to treating the whole person and provide comprehensive care for people of all ages. Our specialists are highly trained and experienced and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients. Aiken Physicians Alliance offers Primary Care, Cardiology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology Care. You will work with a Care Team of physicians, advanced practitioners and staff providing compassionate and quality care. We have a welcoming environment and believe in strong team engagement.
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Benefit Highlights
- 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!
About Universal Health Services
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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Position Summary
Responsible for the daily supervision and workflow of cardiovascular ultrasound studies to include cardiovascular ultrasound studies. Ensures that the echocardiology and vascular studies laboratory operates in a safe and professional manner and patients receive quality services. Communicates preliminary results to the patient when authorized by the physician. 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. Responsible for developing and coordinating work schedules of Echo Techs. Participates in performance evaluations of echo techs and provides periodic assessment of completed work by technologists. Ensures that new staff members are trained.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):
Education:
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Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program
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College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.
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Current RDCS or RCS registry and RVT or RVS registry.
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BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Work experience:
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Minimum of 5 years Vascular/Echo Technician experience required.
Knowledge:
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Has knowledge of echo and/or vascular equipment and its usage and maintenance.
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Understand and recognize basic as well as lethal EKG arrhythmias.
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Familiarity with medical terminology
Skills:
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Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
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Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Abilities:
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Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions
Equipment Operated:
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Clinic Equipment; ABI/Ultrasound Machine; Computer, other patient care testing
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Office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system
EEO Statement
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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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