Reg Vascular Tech III - Per Diem

Department/Unit:Surgery Vascular TechWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$94,957.00 - $147,183.00The Registered Vascular Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and staff when necessary.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols* Able to independently conduct all vascular testing including but not limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans* Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including documentation of patient’s medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms* Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation* Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, insuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed* Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others* Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records* Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction* Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME’s to maintain individual credentials* Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere* Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients* Perform other related duties as required* Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity* Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results* Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings**Qualifications:*** Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred* 4-6 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required* 4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required* RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist or RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire is required* bility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals.* Ability to document required information and data on established forms.* Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.* Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.* Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.* Assist with the transportation and safety of patients to and from vascular lab when necessary* Transport ultrasound and PVR equipment to patient care areas including inpatient, ER and OR units* Able to independently conduct all vascular testing* Can handle the complex patient* Able to troubleshoot equipment* Serve as a senior technologist for RVT I & RVT II employees, delegate tasks as needed* Responsible for appropriate teaching of students, technologists, residents and staff when necessary* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability* Ensures all staff shuts down equipment and exam rooms are clean at end of the day* Be available as a resource when the Technical Director and Chief Technologist are absent* May act as a Lead Technologist at an off-site location* Assist in IAC quality improvement assessments**Physical Demands*** Standing - Constantly* Walking - Constantly* Sitting - Rarely* Lifting - Frequently* Carrying - Frequently* Pushing - Occasionally* Pulling - Occasionally* Climbing - Occasionally* Balancing - Occasionally* Stooping - Frequently* Kneeling - Frequently* Crouching - Frequently* Crawling - Occasionally* Reaching - Frequently* Handling - Frequently* Grasping - Frequently* Feeling - Constantly* Talking - Constantly* Hearing - Constantly* Repetitive Motions - Constantly* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly**Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Rarely* Extreme heat - Rarely* Humidity - Rarely* Wet - Rarely* Noise - Constantly* Hazards - Frequently* Temperature Change - Rarely* Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely* Vibration - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. , along with , , , and the , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical College