Reg Vascular Tech III-Per Diem

Reg Vascular Tech III-Per Diem

Requirements

• Graduate of AMC training program or Associate Degree of Sonography in Vascular Tech required
• Must be RVT or RVS certified
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory OR minimum of 8 years of Vascular Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
• Able to 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 patient’s medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms
• Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation
• Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, insuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed
• Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others
• Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
• Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction
• Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME’s to maintain individual credentials
• Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere
• Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients
• Perform other related duties as required
• Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity
• Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results
• Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings
• Able to independently conduct all vascular testing
• Can handle the complex patient
• Able to troubleshoot equipment
• Serve as a senior technologist for RVT I & RVT II employees, delegate tasks as needed
• Responsible for appropriate teaching of students, technologists, residents and staff when necessary
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Ensures all staff shuts down equipment and exam rooms are clean at end of the day
• Be available as a resource when the Technical Director and Chief Technologist are absent
• May act as a Lead Technologist at an off-site location
• Assist in IAC quality improvement assessments

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.