Reg Vascular Tech - Vascular Surgery, Albany Office

About the role

The Department/Unit is Surgery Vascular Tech. The Work Shift is Day (United States of America).

Responsibilities

• Follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols.
• Independently conduct all vascular testing including but not limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans.
• Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including documentation of patient’s medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms.
• Test vascular patients at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation.
• Accurately and reproducibly collect data, ensuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed.
• Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others.
• Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records.
• Properly care for PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction.
• Actively seek Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain individual credentials.
• Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere.
• Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity.
• Cook up and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings.

Qualifications

• Ace a degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred.
• One to three years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required.
• Four to six years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals.
• Ability to document required information and data on established forms.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.
• Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Able to transport and safely move patients to and from vascular lab when necessary.
• Able to independently conduct all vascular testing.
• Able to handle the complex patient.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment.
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire - required.
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer upon hire - required.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly.
• Walking - Constantly.
• Sitting - Rarely.
• Lifting - Frequently.
• Carrying - Frequently.
• Pushing - Occasionally.
• Pulling - Occasionally.
• Climbing - Occasionally.
• Balancing - Occasionally.
• Stooping - Frequently.
• Kneeling - Frequently.
• Crouching - Frequently.
• Crawling - Occasionally.
• Reaching - Frequently.
• Handling - Frequently.
• Grasping - Frequently.
• Feeling - Constantly.
• Talking - Constantly.
• Hearing - Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly.
• Working Conditions - Extreme cold - Rarely, Extreme heat - Rarely, Humidity - Rarely, Wet - Rarely, Noise - Constantly, Hazards - Frequently, Temperature Change - Rarely, Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely, Vibration - Rarely.