Vascular Technologist - Out Patient - No Call

$41.10 - $61.65

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.

Assesses own educational needs & planning; implements strategies / learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies.

Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows.

Acts as a resource to new technologists and participates staff training and educational programs.

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

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