Vascular Technologist - Full-Time (Park Ridge)

Department:

02050 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Clinic Location:

Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (possible 1 Saturday per month)

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

• Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT & routine vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols.
  • Demonstrates competence in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment for the following exams: doppler echocardiograms, vascular ultrasound procedures, carotid duplex exams, stress echocardiograms, venous reflux exams, ankle-brachial indexs, abdominal scans, and other.
  • Physically maps out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting.
  • Recognizes and is able to demonstrate to physicians normal structures and pathology of venous & arterial systems.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures strictly per protocol.
  • Performs other cardiac non-invasive testing, EKG's, holter monitors, stress test and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements & patient’s needs (under the supervision of the physician) within established departmental protocols.
  • Provides for patient comfort, privacy & safety for all procedures.
  • Obtains relevent patient history.
  • Is certified in BLS & has knowledge of emergency procedures to provide a safe environment.
  • Provides thorough explaination of procedure and risks while addresing all patient questions / concerns.
• Maintains an organized, safe & efficient work environment.
  • Takes responsibility for documenting all procedures, patient interaction, and ensuring consent forms are scanned into chart.
  • Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered & charged.
  • Complies with OSHA standards & infection control standards & policies.
  • Maintains neat and clean work area including cleaning of equipment, (including all probes & filters).
  • Reports equipment malfunction, operational problems, and inventory depletion immediately to the manager.
  • Provides clerical function necessary for physician's interpretation, department record keeping, and patient billing.
• Participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives and skill enhancement while serving as a resource to the practice for vascular imaging.
  • Assesses own educational needs & planning; implements strategies / learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies.
  • Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows.
  • Acts as a resource to new technologists and participates staff training and educational programs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Hea