Vascular Sonographer Level III - Wound Care Clinic

Building Name: CVPH - Health Plaza Location Address: 89 Plaza Boulevard, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Wound Care Clinic Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $49.88 Mid $61.11 Max $72.33 Recruiter: Abigail Keegan Job Description: Under the direction of a Vascular Interventional Radiologist, vascular technologists perform non-invasive vascular exams in order to assess for vascular disease or disorders. Vascular technologists assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system. Education/Skills Required: Must be hold vascular certification by either the ARDMS or ARRT (VS). Must have a minimum of 5 years ultrasound experience in a hospital setting, excluding training time. Must have minimum of one year experience as a Vascular Technologist. Ability to keep informed of best practices and advancements in vascular technology. Advanced ability to summarize findings and maintain patient records. Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills in dealing with apprehensive patients and family in a professional and compassionate manner. Requires positive and effective communicating skills for interaction with physicians and staff in any situation. Requires the ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient quality care in a variety of stressful situations. Must maintain a working knowledge of all ultrasound equipment. Must be BLS certified (or obtained within 3 months). As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.