Vascular Technologist - Out Patient - No Call

About the role

Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT & routine vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols.

Demonstrates competence in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment for the following exams: doppler echocardiograms, vascular ultrasound procedures, carotid duplex exams, stress echocardiograms, venous reflux exams, ankle-brachial indexs, abdominal scans, and other.

Physically maps out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting.

Recognizes and is able to demonstrate to physicians normal structures and pathology of venous & arterial systems.

Demonstrates the ability to perform vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures strictly per protocol.

Performs other cardiac non-invasive testing, EKG's, holter monitors, stress test and oxygen saturation monitoring.

Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements & patient’s needs (under the supervision of the physician) within established departmental protocols.

Provides for patient comfort, privacy & safety for all procedures.

Obtains relevent patient history.

Is certified in BLS & has knowledge of emergency procedures to provide a safe environment.

Provides thorough explaination of procedure and risks while addresing all patient questions / concerns.

Maintains an organized, safe & efficient work environment.

Takes responsibility for documenting all procedures, patient interaction, and ensuring consent forms are scanned into chart.

Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered & charged.

Complies with OSHA standards & infection control standards & policies.

Maintains neat and clean work area including cleaning of equipment, (including all probes & filters).

Reports equipment malfunction, operational problems, and inventory depletion immediately to the manager.

Provides clerical function necessary for physician's interpretation, department record keeping, and patient billing.

Participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives and skill enhancement while serving as a resource to the practice for vascular imaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of vascular experience or a graduate from an accredited vascular program with a minimum of an associate's degree.
• This position will need to recognize the needs & behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e., understand child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior & look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good computer skills; able to navigate Windows-based applications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program