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Registered Vascular Technologist

The Registered Vascular Technologist requires a high level of knowledge, ability, and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of non-invasive vascular exams, including but not limited to, lower and upper extremity venous duplex exams, lower and upper extremity arterial duplex exams and pressure measurements, carotid duplex exams, and visceral duplex exams. Will be required to perform after-hour calls and will include holidays. Critical thinking and good communication skills are necessary to interact with patients, families, and medical professionals. This position requires an appropriate credential in vascular testing.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or appropriate training in vascular sonography
RVT preferred or registry eligible per ARDMS requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts plus two (2) years of experience in ultrasound, specifically vascular sonography
Registered Vascular Technologist within six months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent or Registry eligible.
CPR, clinical experience in Vascular Sonography

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PERFORMING EXAMINATIONS

Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner
Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab, but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations

PATIENT CARE

Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care
Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking for name and date of birth
Assures the exam ordered is completed, if the exam requested is questionable contacts the ordering physician to verify the order
Maintains patient privacy
Maintains clean work area and properly stocked examination room

COMPLETING EXAMINATIONS

Assures that images are stored under the correct patient’s name and medical record number
Preliminary findings must be attached to the order
Provides appropriate preliminary findings report; reviews questionable findings with director/MD in a timely manner
Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases, which include but are not limited to, extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician/nurse/PA
Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Participates in the assessment of bi-monthly quality improvement.
Participates in quarterly quality improvement meetings.
Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.

CALL

Takes calls when assigned
Prompt response to pager – contacting physician immediately when paged
Return to the hospital within an hour, unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically-ill patients.
Checks AED and initials documents appropriately in the Crash Cart folder; order oxygen when needed and a new crash cart before expiration.
Maintains all institutional training requirements
Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry

Job Type: Full-time

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