Registered Vascular Technologist-Senior (HOPD Surgery Vascular MARC)

Job Description

Under limited supervision, responsible for performing a variety of noninvasive tests on adult and pediatric patients to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of Vascular Disease, as ordered by a physician. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced vascular exams on patients using Doppler ultrasound equipment.
• Exams include arterial and venous studies of upper and lower extremities.
• Requests and gathers patient information to aide in the diagnosis of the patient.
• Maintains database of patient information.
• Reviews orders and explains studies to patients, discusses studies with referring physicians or ordering physicians.
• Writes protocols for diagnostic testing. Responsible for quarterly reviews of protocols, policies and procedures and updates protocols according to the IAC standards yearly.
• Prepares data and writes reports to assist faculty in research protocols where ultrasound is utilized.
• Responsible for the accreditation of the Vascular Lab by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) vascular testing.
• Attends staff meetings, IAC meetings, Quality Monthly meetings and vascular grand rounds as required.
• Maintains records and evaluations for continuing education.
• Assists with staff scheduling, performs equipment maintenance and follow up on repairs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hemodynamics relative to vascular arterial disease, and knowledge of standards for International Accreditation Commission in Vascular Testing (IAC).
• Ability to perform portable studies in any setting as ordered by physicians.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with proficiency in Microsoft word/data entry in EMR's.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, with good organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Required certifications must remain current and valid.

EDUCATION: Associate's Degree degree and completion of a formal vascular technology training program or two (2) years in an allied health care training program is required.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of clinical experience in a vascular laboratory as a Registered Vascular Technologist is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Active RVT required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.