Vascular Sonographer

Apex Vascular | US Heart and Vascular

Apex Vascular, part of US Heart and Vascular, is seeking a Vascular Sonographer to support our growing vascular diagnostic services in Lenoir City, just outside Knoxville, Tennessee. This role focuses on a full range of vascular diagnostic ultrasound studies in a dedicated ultrasound suite, working alongside a collaborative, physician-led vascular surgery team.

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• No weekends

What You'll Do

• Perform upper and lower extremity venous studies
• Perform upper and lower extremity arterial studies
• Perform carotid ultrasounds
• Perform abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) studies
• Perform AV fistula studies
• Conduct post-venous ablation follow-up ultrasounds
• Obtain high-quality vascular images following established protocols
• Work closely with physicians and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent outcomes
• Provide compassionate, professional care to patients
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) preferred
• ARDMS or CCI certification required or eligible
• Approximately 1 year of vascular ultrasound experience preferred; new graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Strong technical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent patient communication skills
• Team-oriented and dependable

Why Apex Vascular / USHV

• Physician-led, patient-focused practice
• Predictable weekday schedule with your own dedicated room
• Supportive clinical environment with strong physician collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established, expanding vascular practice

Why Knoxville

The Knoxville region offers an exceptional quality of life, with highly rated schools, vibrant communities, and easy access to college sports, lakes, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Lenoir City and the surrounding communities continue to be among the most desirable areas in East Tennessee for physicians and their families.

Step into a meaningful role that combines advanced vascular diagnostics with patient-centered care. Apply today to become part of a premier vascular practice that values both professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Contact Information

Heather Chappell

VP, Regional Clinical Recruitment

US Heart and Vascular

📞 919-943-0651

✉️ heather.chappell@usheartandvascular.com

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Call Center Specialist to join our team at HeartPlace clinics in the DFW area.

Responsibilities:

• Answers phone calls expediently and refer inquiries to the appropriate parties as needed.
• Schedules and confirms patient appointments over the phone.
• Explains health center procedures to patients.
• Verifies medical insurance coverage and eligibility and expires on any insurance that is not active.
• Informs patients with account balances and correct billing amounts.
• Notifies patients with insurance co-pays.
• Verifies patient demographic information.
• Ensures accuracy of the information in telephone messages and deciphers the correct amount to charge a self-pay or sliding fee schedule for patients.
• Takes payments over the phone.
• Provides referral status information to patients.
• Follows processes and policies for the organization.
• Fosters the goals of team building within the clinic/center staff.
• Manages quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintains a safe workplace by following established safety protocols, reporting hazards, and participating in required safety training.
• When position requires travel to/from other locations, ensures vehicles are operated and maintained in compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Fosters a team-oriented environment by encouraging cooperation, providing support, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
• Reports to work as scheduled, ready to perform duties, and promptly notify their supervisor of any attendance issues.
• Adapts to changing priorities, processes, and business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of EMR systems.
• A High School diploma or GED from an Accredited Institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service.
• Current valid state driver's license and required minimum auto insurance coverage.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred.

About Dallas/Fort Worth, TX:

Dallas/Fort Worth, known as the Metroplex, offers a vibrant urban life and peaceful suburban living, making it an enticing place to reside. Spanning across ten major cities and thirteen counties, it stands as the largest metroplex in the south. With its extensive range of recreational parks, renowned dining scene, five professional sports teams to root for, and two bustling airports facilitating over 2,000 daily flights, Dallas/Fort Worth provides residents with a multitude of reasons to consider it an excellent place to call home.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Screens telephone calls for physicians
• Preps patients for Treadmill Stress Tests
• Performs Treadmill Stress Tests as required
• Returns patient phone calls
• Calls in patient prescriptions
• Answers triage calls
• Travel required
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Cardiac Experience
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communicate

About Tucson, AZ:

Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Work with the medical assistant tech to ensure patients are roomed in a timely manner
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test
• Fill out testing orders per physician
• Send out prescriptions per physician orders
• Orders & explain testing to the patient
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Set up procedures with hospitals to include filling out hospital form and faxing them back
• Review procedure and instructions with the patient
• Escort patients to check-out
• Check voicemails & enter messages into NextGen
• Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought
• Ensure that charts have been checked and the proper paperwork is included
• Travel required· Prepare bag for travel to satellite clinics
• Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge in medical terminology

About Tucson, AZ:

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Screens telephone calls for physicians
• Preps patients for Treadmill Stress Tests
• Performs Treadmill Stress Tests as required
• Returns patient phone calls
• Calls in patient prescriptions
• Answers triage calls
• Travel required
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge in medical terminology

About Tucson, AZ:

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Full-time Medical Assistant Float to join our HeartPlace team in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area.

Responsibilities:

• Takes patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.)
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts (Proficiency Required)
• Assists physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing from stock as expired.
• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Pulls patient charts when necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• EKG Experience required.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.

About Dallas/Fort Worth, TX:

Dallas/Fort Worth, known as the Metroplex, offers a vibrant urban life and peaceful suburban living, making it an enticing place to reside. Spanning across ten major cities and thirteen counties, it stands as the largest metroplex in the south. With its extensive range of recreational parks, renowned dining scene, five professional sports teams to root for, and two bustling airports facilitating over 2,000 daily flights, Dallas/Fort Worth provides residents with a multitude of reasons to consider it an excellent place to call home.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Fort Worth Heart in Fort Worth TX.

Responsibilities:

• Take and record patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Perform venipuncture and other laboratory tests as required, while adhering to safety protocols.
• Manage electronic health records, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient information.
• Perform basic cardiology-related procedures, such as EKGs, Holter monitor placements, and stress tests, under supervision or as directed by physicians
• Handle multi-line phone systems and communicate effectively with patients, scheduling appointments and addressing inquiries.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program or equivalent experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Bilingual skills in English and another language.

About Fort Worth, TX:

Fort Worth, Texas, offers a perfect blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm, making it an attractive place to live. With a lower cost of living compared to other major Texas cities, a thriving job market, and no state income tax, it's a great spot for professionals and families alike. The city boasts a rich cultural scene, from the historic Stockyards to world-class museums and entertainment districts. Plus, Fort Worth’s warm climate, outdoor recreation, and friendly community make it an inviting place to call home.

US Heart and Vascular are in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides patient care as a health care team member within the scope of the license.
• Familiar with nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needed by phone.
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, including accurate documentation in patient charts.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining all crash carts and quarterly auditing of medications and defibrillators. Documentation of completion.
• Follows HIPM policies and procedures. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete supply ordering.
• Handles patient phone calls to the nurse and refers information to the physician or provider per Telephone Communication Protocol. Returns phone calls to patients to communicate the treatment plan effectively and documents all interactions in the patient's record.
• Schedules patient office visits as needed and coordinates with Front Office Staff.
• Approves pharmacy refills per protocol.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment/instruments per protocol.
• Familiar with and able to assist in stress tests.
• Utilizes correct patient consent for stress testing.
• Familiar with emergency treatment equipment and protocols. Responds calmly and efficiently during emergencies. Assist as assigned with emergency equipment monthly supply checklist.
• Initiates training of new LVN team members.
• Reviews PT/INRs and communicates results and medication changes as needed.
• Reviews remote patient pacemaker and defibrillator transmissions and provides results to physicians. Communicates effectively urgent messages when necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience is preferred. Cardiology Medical Office experience desirable.
• Current Texas LVN license, current CPR certification.

About Houston, TX

Houston offers a unique blend of affordability, career opportunities, and cultural diversity, making it an attractive place to live. With no state income tax, a lower cost of living than many major cities, and a strong job market, especially in energy, healthcare, and technology—residents enjoy financial advantages. The city’s world-class dining, thriving arts scene, professional sports teams, and year-round warm weather add to its appeal. Plus, Houston’s diverse communities and welcoming atmosphere make it easy to feel at home, whether you're a young professional, a family, or a retiree.