Vascular Technologist, Acute - Imaging Float Pool, casual

Location: Riverlea

We are more than a health system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures in the Vascular Lab to detect, localize and quantify atherosclerosis, vasospasm, venous obstruction and other peripheral vascular diseases in the upper and lower extremities, neck, abdomen and thorax other than the heart;

analyzes test data; discusses test needs and interpretation with physician; responsible for all aspects of training non-registered technologists and vascular ultrasound students in non-invasive testing techniques and interpretation; organizes and present in-services relating to vascular ultrasound and non-invasive testing to nursing, medical staff, and other hospital associates; provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal, acts as an ambassador and advocate for the Vascular Lab to external and internal contacts.

Responsibilities And Duties:

60% Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic examinations as ordered by the referring physician, independently evaluates normal vs. and gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc. regarding any vascular ultrasound procedures as determined by site accreditation including
1. Sonographic Doppler Venous Waveform Analysis of the upper or lower extremities for the evaluation of venous insufficiency or reflux. Sonographic Duplex examinations of Hemodialysis Access Sites including AV Fistulas and AV Grafts. Sonographic Venous Duplex examinations of the upper or lower extremities with concurrent venous marking and vessel evaluation for pre-surgical planning. Sonographic Duplex examinations of the renal vasculature including arterial and venous structures and flow dynamics.

Sonographic guidance for vascular access or needle placement for interventional and/or surgical procedures in either an outpatient, inpatient or surgical environment. 10% Applies experience, knowledge, and critical thinking to all aspects of departmental operations and performance of examinations. Analyzes data acquired in the performance of the examination in conjunction with established protocols and criteria to generate a preliminary report that accurately describes the anatomy and pathologies visualized and provides the referring physician with the information required develop an effective treatment plan.

Collaborates effectively with other departments and nursing units to expedite performance of requested examinations while minimizing disruptions to the patient and hospital operations. Discusses anatomy and vascular physiology associated with the test in general and specifically as it relates to each patient's pathology. Familiarizes the technologist or student with current scientific articles and reference books pertaining to the procedure s .

Discusses and demonstrates equipment operation. Discusses and demonstrates testing protocols and criteria. Assists technologists or students during various stages of their training. Develops and presents formal in-services for the technical, nursing and medical staff on non-invasive peripheral vascular procedures including, but not limited to, technique, indications, benefits and limitations, and contraindications. 10% Provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal.

Greets patient and makes personal connection prior to starting examination. Explains the procedure s and answers any questions in a personable and clear manor that can be easily understood…