Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 1 Vascular Lab Full-Time
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 1 Vascular Lab Full-Time
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Up to $7500 Signon Bonus
Shift: FullTime 40 hrs. Days evenings nights (depending on availability) occasional on call and weekends may be required
Work Location: UM Hospital UTower Vascular Lab
- Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
- Supervises as well as performs diagnostic imaging studies under the direction/supervision of a Clinical Vascular lab Attending or Fellow.
- Assist with the education and training of new physicians. Assist Clinical Vascular Attendings and PhDs in developing new protocols and Ultrasound imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
- Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols.
- Act in a team leader capacity on a routine basis. Monitor charging of Ultrasound procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness.
- Demonstrate Ultrasound equipment for site visits for visiting physicians and administrators.
- Provide inservice classes in section. Obtains and examines the order for an Ultrasound scan to be aware of information such as procedures requested patients condition and any other special notes or comments.
- Ensures that orders are appropriate to the type of exam recommended by physician.
- Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacts physicians office for correct orders if necessary.
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Verify the patients ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patients wristband.
- Always obtain necessary consents and education.
- Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of Ultrasound scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures under the direction/supervision of a Clinical Vascular Attending using age appropriate standards of practice.
- Ability to integrate diagnostic laboratory results patient history and medical records and adapt exam as necessary. Adheres to Ultrasound protocols to maintain high quality ultrasound standards.
- Consistently demonstrates complete competence in performing Ultrasound scans as ordered.
- As required during a procedure assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for Ultrasound scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
- Maintain proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines (hand washing gloves gown mask eye protection and equipment disinfection).
- Preparing contrast for use.
- Upon completion of standard Vascular exam imaging; initiate contrast usage as per protocol. Following explanation including risks and benefits; obtain patient history including allergies.
- As per protocol obtain verbal consent provided by patient or approved proxy for the administration of contrast.
- Administer contrast protocol.
- Assist Vascular Attending with diagnostic Ultrasound procedures if required.
- Evaluate Ultrasound scans for technical quality accuracy in measurements transmit to PACS. 27.
- Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
- Charge procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Provide assistance with orientation and training to new Vascular technologists.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Provide education and training to student technologists.
- Applies physical agespecific and/or developmental care needs of patients according to their documented physical/development requirement by competency validation checklist:
- a. Adolescents
- b. Adults
- c. Geriatric
- d. Challenged/Disabled
- Performs basic nursing functions in the patients care i.e. assists with bedpans emesis basins etc. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures; initiates life support measures for patients if necessary; assists in Code Blue procedure during medical emergencies.
- Performs CPR as needed.
- Keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition and stocks exam/dressing rooms with required supplies.
- Reports unusual findings in a timely manner to appropriate Vascular lab attendings Vascular Surgeons Radiologist/Supervisory personnel.
- Abide by to hospital/department HR policies.
- Adheres to any regulatory body guidelines governing modality including but not limited to: Joint Commission AHCA ACR FL DOH and FDA/MQSA.39. Assist with the daytoday operations within the department.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be exp
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or Vascular accredited program.
Certification and Licensing:
Vascular Ultrasound Certification
RVT (Registered Vascular Tech) by ARDMS
RVS (Registered Vascular Sonographer) by CCI
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
IV Insertion through the UTower.
IV insertion program.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Department Specific Functions:
and reviews the order for a Vascular Ultrasound scan.
that clinical indication is appropriate to the type of exam ordered by physician. Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacts physicians office for correct orders if necessary.
patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
the patients ID by verifying name and date of birth from electronic medical record and patients wristband.
obtain necessary consents and education.
to integrate diagnostic laboratory results patient history and medical records and adapt exam as necessary. Adheres to Vascular Ultrasound protocols to maintain high quality standards.
demonstrates complete competence in performing Vascular Ultrasound scans as ordered.
required during a procedure assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for Vascular Ultrasound scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines (hand washing gloves gown mask eye protection and equipment disinfection).
Vascular Attending/Fellow with imaging procedures starting IVs and injecting contrast if applicable.
Ultrasound scans for technical quality collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately measure and label. Transmit to PACS.
patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H9Employment Type
Full-Time
