Senior Vascular Technologist

About the role

Senior Vascular Technologist position in the Echo Operations unit on the Upper East Side. Under general guidance, performs a full range of non-invasive vascular testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed.
• May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
• Performs non-invasive testing procedures to evaluate arterial and venous circulation using a hand held Doppler, pulse volume recorder, photoplethys-mography and duplex ultrasound imaging techniques.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field.
• Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• Performs more complex studies such as post-op graft evaluation, renal artery Duplex study, AVF/AVG evaluation and Endovascular Duplex study.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process.
• Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Obtains documentation adequate for the interpretation of the study, this many include ultrasound images, video loop segments, videotape and hard copy of waveforms and pressures.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Compiles test results for interpretation by physician.
• May also provide preliminary interpretation of test results.
• Notifies consulting physician of any unusual or abnormal reports.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Updates and maintains patient medical records within the practice management system as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment.
• Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Ensures that complete, accurate and timely reports and billing is submitted and follow-up is completed.
• Assists with the review of cases and literature regarding patient care and research protocols, as well as the collection of data for publications.
• Provides educational resources to physicians, house staff, medical students, patients and visitors regarding nature of, and applications for, non-invasive diagnostic testing.
• Accompanies the provider into the exam room, updates or collects patient history and inputs patient data into the practice management system.
• Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answers any questions throughout.
• Participates as needed in the department quality assurance activities.
• Assists with the accreditation/reaccreditation process and assists in maintaining the accreditation status as required by IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing).
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents.
• May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
• Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery.
• May assist with cost control.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Approximately 3 years of experience as a full-time vascular technologist in an ICAVL accredited lab
• Graduation from an accredited vascular technology program.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
• This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients