Reg Vascular Tech III- Per Diem

Overview

The Registered Vascular Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and reports findings to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is performed. May assist with training of students, residents, and staff when necessary.

• Follow AMC policies, procedures, and protocols
• 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 medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms
• Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and transport equipment as needed
• Ensure accurate and reproducible data collection and adherence to laboratory policies and protocols
• Report diagnostic test findings to physicians, hospital staff, and others in a timely manner
• Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
• Care for PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment after use and restock supplies; notify Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction
• Maintain a proactive approach to CME to sustain credentials
• Provide a safe and positive patient experience and maintain a professional atmosphere
• Available for backup coverage on weekends, holidays, and on-call to cover inpatients
• Perform other related duties as required
• Maintain high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; respect workforce diversity
• Coordinate resources with patient needs and prioritize work to achieve desired results
• Collect and analyze ultrasound and plethysmographic data and report findings

• 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
• Ability 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 with patients, family members, employees, and others
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, work cooperatively with others, and avoid unnecessary conflict
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of patient care
• Assist with transportation and safety of patients to and from the 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
• Ability to handle complex patients and troubleshoot equipment
• Serve as a senior technologist for RVT I & RVT II staff, delegate tasks as needed
• Responsible for appropriate teaching of students, technologists, residents, and staff when necessary
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Ensure all staff shut down equipment and exam rooms are cleaned at end of day
• Available as a resource when the Technical Director and Chief Technologist are absent
• May act as Lead Technologist at an off-site location
• Assist in IAC quality improvement assessments
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire – required
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire – required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• 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 –…