Vascular Technician
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
Perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound testing and physiological exams to assist physicians with patient diagnosis and treatment. Manage diagnostic images, write preliminary reports, and ensure adherence to IAC guidelines and safety protocols.
Under the general direction of the Technical and Medical Director of the Vascular Lab, the Vascular Technologist serves as a clinical expert for medical and nursing staff who are seeking diagnostic studies in the Vascular Lab.
They manage difficulties they may encounter while ordering vascular lab studies and work closely with Technical Director and Cardiology Manager to resolve such difficulties.
They perform as a non-invasive Vascular Ultrasound Technologist who acquires diagnostic images, ensuring that required protocol images are obtained and additional images demonstrating pathology are captured for accurate physician interpretation.
Reports to the Technical Director and in his/her absence, the Vascular Lab Medical Director.
Provides technical expertise and patient care aspects of the vascular laboratory in a responsible, compassionate and qualified manner.
Is responsible for the test results, preparation of data, preliminary report writing and transmission of said data to physician and reporting software.
Operates ultrasonic equipment and performs diagnostic procedures such as carotid, venous, abdominal visceral, and arterial ultrasounds, which require the application of ultrasonic technology; Assists physicians with VNUS procedures and intraoperative ultrasound guidance under sterile technique; performs physiologic exam of the arterial and venous systems including plethysmography, with the use of exercise treadmill testing; maintains pertinent records and statistical data.
Participates in the application of studies as they relate to research protocols and communicates with staff Technologists about protocols related to such research studies.
Vascular Technology. Minimum 3 to 5 Years of full-time experience in a dedicated Vascular Lab. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) must be attained within one year of hire. BLS required. Knowledge of growth and development principles for patients of all age groups and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Ability to recognize, identify, interpret and document normal and abnormal anatomic structures, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology based on examinations findings. Demonstrate willingness to participate in new techniques and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of vascular testing principles and medical diagnostic imaging, including appropriate transducer selection, patient preparation, and adherence to IAC guidelines and ARDMS requirements. Comprehensive understanding of clinical support practices, including medical terminology, records management, quality improvement processes, and strict adherence to sterilization, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC
Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics
Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Market context
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