Vascular Ultrasound Technologist Senior

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Starting pay rate $43.86

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of the supervising technologists and Lab Director, the Neuro-Vascular Technologist (aka Transcranial Doppler Technologist) will perform transcranial Doppler exams taking place in the Vascular Lab or at the inpatient/ICU bedside.

 

Qualifications

1. Ensures quality, safety, and infection control standards are followed at all times.

2. Assesses the patient to determine if the patient is able to safely undergo the procedure, explains the procedure to the patient, and modifies the techniques as necessary to get the most complete and accurate exam possible.  If modifications are made to standard procedure these changes are noted.

3. Performs transcranial Doppler ultrasounds in the outpatient clinic and on the inpatient floors efficiently and accurately and follows all documented protocols to include:

a. Transcranial Doppler ultrasound flow studies.  Able to identify all vessels of the Circle of Willis and extracranial feeding vessels based on insonation window, depth, angle of insonation, and waveform morphology. 

b. Determines the absence, presence and extent of disease.  Determines areas of interest and documents images to provide the reading physician with information for the final report.

4. Ability to review images, analyze results, entering numeric values into the patient charts and aid in the finalization of reports preferred.

5. Trains junior personnel.

6. Complies with OSHA and JCAHO standards for Universal Precautions and electrical safety guidelines. Adheres to training regarding ethical responsibilities and confidentiality. Collaborate to review and update protocols and meeting with other role groups to discuss workflow and operations.

7.Schedules TCD ultrasound appointments

8. Inspects and maintains lab equipment for quality control.

9. Assists in data tracking, QA of billing and documentation files.

10. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Education
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Neurosciences or related field

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
NVS certification

Experience
Previous TCD technologist experience in a hospital or rehabilitation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathologies.
- Proficiency in using vascular ultrasound equipment and associated software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, colleagues, and healthcare providers.
- Leadership abilities and the ability to mentor and guide junior technologists.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

45 Francis Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$37.55 - $55.48/Hourly

 

Grade

6

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