Registered Vascular Tech - Vascular Surgery Office, Albany

Department/Unit:

Surgery Vascular Tech

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$71,612.39 - $110,999.20

The Registered Vascular Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and staff when necessary.

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred
• 4-6 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required
• 4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals.
• Ability to document required information and data on established forms.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.
• Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Assist with the transportation and safety of patients to and from vascular lab when necessary
• Transport ultrasound and PVR equipment to patient care areas including inpatient, ER and OR units
• 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
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire - required
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting