Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Overview
Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you're looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC fosters an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.
Description
- Operates vascular US equipment to produce scans and physiologic equipment to produce plethysmographic and Doppler waveforms and segmental pressure data for diagnostic procedures in the Vascular Lab.
- Operates other medical equipment as needed.
- Provides quality patient care to patients having vascular procedures.
- May participate in more complex procedures.
- Communicates and explains various procedures to patients and families.
- Processes required paperwork, and has knowledge of all supplies, and stocks rooms.
- Aids in training vascular staff and students.
- Responsible for clinical care of patient.
- Assesses patient's condition and vascular status to determine and perform appropriate exam and obtain specific diagnostic results.
- Performs vascular procedures and analyzes data with minimal physician supervision.
- Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies in a comfortable environment for patients.
- Obtains, films, and records optimum vascular US scans and physiologic exams; analyzes relevant data prior to interpretation by Vascular Lab physician.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology as evidenced in the performance of examinations.
- Uses investigative skills to evaluate appropriateness of physician's orders in relation to patient's vascular condition and clinical indication.
- Provides physician with oral or written preliminary report to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
- Aids in patient/family education.
- Keeps patients and families abreast of patient's progress.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology, vascular technology or a cardiovascular program.
- Two years of ultrasound experience with at least one of those years in an area of vascular technology.
- Current registry certificate from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (RVT, RVS or RT (VS) required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Physical Requirements
- 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 50 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
Environmental Factors
- Blood-borne pathogen exposure
- Bio-hazardous waste
- Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
- Communicable diseases
- Electrical shock
- Foot surfaces
- Hot/Cold temperatures
- Indoor/Outdoor conditions
- Latex
- Loading dock
- Lighting
- Patient care/handling injuries
- Radiation
- Shift work
- Travel may be required
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.