"Vascular Lab Technologist (PRN) - Surgery"

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Sonographer with a specialization in vascular ultrasound to join our team as a Vascular Lab Technologist. In this critical role, you'll contribute to the diagnosis of vascular diseases by performing high-quality non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies, assisting physicians in diagnostic procedures, and operating advanced ultrasound equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a member of our IAC-accredited lab, you'll collaborate with a dedicated sonography team to deliver outstanding patient care.

As part of an IAC-accredited lab, the ideal candidate will collaborate with a motivated sonography team and support the diagnosis of vascular diseases, ensuring exceptional patient care.

PRN position will fill staffing gap/deficiency during busy clinic week days and weekends.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Possesses familiarity with all equipment and its operation utilized in the Vascular Lab for testing purposes. Performs all test procedures provided by the Vascular Lab. Performs portable studies for ICU and Emergent procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology. Performs a safe, reliable, and reproducible exam.
• Assists physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance during process, obtains necessary supplies, equipment and monitors patient needs assisting physicians with patient support.
• Collects, records, and interprets pertinent clinical information from the patient interview and assessment as well as the medical chart to facilitate interpretation of the test results.
• Combines pertinent information received from the interview, assessment and examination to formulate a complete, concise preliminary report to be reviewed by the interpreting physician. Utilizes digital server and reporting system.
• Maintains documentation as required including patient files and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes, accreditation correlation study documentation, peer review documentation.
• Establishes and maintains a functional and working relationship with patient as well as other members of the health care system.
• Teaches ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows and new sonographers and enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, quality assurance meetings and conferences.
• Possesses familiarity with emergency fire procedures and safety issues within the department. Practices Universal Precautions.
• Assists and participates in continuous quality control and improvement methods performed in the Vascular Lab. Maintains and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety environmental and infection control standards.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• On-call
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Occasional lifting (> 25 lbs).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).

Equipment:

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Effective Written Communication, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Vascular Sonography

Grade

C14-H

Salary Range

$35.99 - $55.79 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.