Vascular Technologist

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Job Title
Vascular Technologist


Location
Weston


Facility
Florida Weston Hospital


Department
Imaging-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute


Job Code
000742


Shift
Days


Schedule
7:30am-6:00pm


Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida's Weston Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Weston Family Health Center provides the communities in and around Weston with top-quality preventative health care, management of chronic conditions, and more.


As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds and assist physicians in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular disorders. You will conduct non-invasive exams to assess for disease or abnormalities while working in both the vascular lab and clinic settings. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care.


This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
• Dictate preliminary reports for physicians.
• Consult with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results.
• Maintain records of testing for documentation.
• Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Provide training and act as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Maintain continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
• Maintain files (e.g., product and service quotes), records and up-to-date documents for accreditation of vascular lab.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree OR certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or other appropriate national certification OR registry eligible. (Must be completed within one year of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology, and physics
• 1-3 years of experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 5 years of experience

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Physical Requirements :

• Essential Duties: Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
• Good hand coordination for positioning of prove and equipment.
• Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
• Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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