$50000 - $62000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to departmental Safety and Infection Control programs. Cleans, disinfects and maintains Vascular Lab equipment as per department protocol. Reports patient or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate.
Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and EKG's as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required. Adequately enters all patient and test information into Data Check system.
Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning, coordination and scheduling of all vascular testing procedures in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining internal and external Vascular Lab supply Inventories. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing.
Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed when required. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance EKG. Enters all required information prior to performance of EKG. Transmits completed EKG into MUSE via modem and disc as appropriate.
Consistently performs technically adequate vascular testing procedures. Performs vascular-related patient history and physical examination prior to testing. Obtains and records optimal gray scale and color flow images). Obtains and records optimal Doppler signals, measurements and calculations. Identifies and documents appropriate data/information during testing procedures. During the test procedure, identifies and documents vascular abnormalities related to the patient's symptoms and/or diagnosis. Immediately notifies the physician/Vascular Surgeon of any serious abnormalities identified during the procedure.
Maintains established department goals, objectives, policies and procedures, quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Performs orientation and in service education as appropriate to new staff, students and other hospital departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from accredited ultrasound program required or
12 months experience in vascular testing procedures required and
Associate's degree in allied health field. preferred
Experience
Experience in vascular testing procedures required
For graduates of an accredited ultrasound program. required
Licenses and Certifications
ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) registration required or
registry-eligible in Vascular Technology required or
RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good mathematical and organizational skills.
Ability to recognize emergency medical situations.
Verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills preferred.
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others
12 months experience in vascular testing procedures required
Health care
On going position
In-person