Vascular Technologist Registered - Cardiology OutPatient

Description

Summary:

Performs outpatient and inpatient exams; performs upper and lower extremity venous evaluations, carotid artery exams, upper and lower extremity arterial evaluations, hemodialysis vein mapping procedures, transcranial Doppler studies, abdominal vascular evaluations including renal artery duplex and physiologic arterial exams including ppgs. Assist doctors as needed while they dictate exams by supplying necessary measurements and preliminary reports in PACS. Supply vascular ultrasound exams with appropriate annotation/documentation in a digital format. Provide preliminary reports to ordering physicians.

Responsibilities:

• Performs upper and lower extremity venous evaluations, carotid artery exams, upper and lower extremity arterial evaluations, transcranial Doppler studies, abdominal vascular exams, hemodialysis vein mapping and physiologic arterial studies.
• Performs outpatient and inpatient exams, transport patients, answer phone, keep accurate daily log of procedures performed.
• Assist doctors as needed while they dictate exams by supplying necessary measurements and providing preliminary reports.
• Responds to patient's needs during exam. Ensures patient privacy during exam.
• Keeps room clean and neat and supplied with linen. Maintain and inventory lab supplies.
• Maintains daily exam log and completes all required steps in EPIC to ensure exam interpretation.
• Maintains quality over studies performed.

Requirements:

Education: 

• Successful completion of an accredited program in vascular or ultrasound technology

Certification/Licenses: 

• R.V.T., registry; if not registered must be registered eligible and must take registry within 3 months of being hired, A.R.D.M.S. NM Ultrasound Licensure required. Current BLS certification.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong organization skills
• Manual dexterity to actively perform non-invasive vascular examinations.

Experience: 

• Minimum of one year experience as a vascular or ultrasound technologist preferred.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed