Vascular Technician

Position

Vascular Technician
Entity: Clinical Care Associates
Department: Cardiac - Valley Forge
Location: Penn Medicine Valley Forge- 1001 Chesterbrook Blvd
Hours: PT, 24 hrs/week

Job Summary

Performs all aspects and modes of vascular laboratory testing. Accountabilities include:

• Performs all aspects and modes of vascular laboratory testing, including arterial, venous, cerebrovascular and visceral according to established procedures and protocols
• Performs patient assessment, obtains pertinent history, review orders to insure correct and accurate testing is performed
• Prepares preliminary report of test results and communicates results to the referring health care provider
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records including worksheets, photographs, videotapes, paper and computerized reports
• Communicates effectively with physicians and other health care providers in relaying test results and in determining specific testing required
• Assist technical director in compilation of quality assurance and improvement programs
• Aid in preparing and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies and in the ICAVL accreditation process
• Assist in the orientation of new employees
• Assist in the proper maintenance and use of equipment
• Assist in patient and staff education regarding vascular disease and technology

Qualifications

• Required: HS Diploma/GED
• Required: Graduate of an accredited ultrasound technology program AND 3+ years Clinical experience in performing vascular lab testing
• PREFERRED: 1+ years Experience leading programs/activities within a vein clinic

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Must be certified by ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) at the time of hire and must maintain certification on an annual basis
• Must maintain CPR certification

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.