Vascular Technologist Maryview Medical Center
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Job Location:
Portsmouth, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Vascular Technologist performs diagnostic non-invasive vascular exams on patients using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate the Cerebrovascular Peripheral arterial and Peripheral venous systems. Job may also include Abdominal Vascular evaluation. On-Call is required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs high quality diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate the cerebrovascular peripheral arterial peripheral venous systems and adheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary.
- Prepares patients for procedures including explaining the procedure and providing instructions in order to obtain the desired results gain cooperation and minimize patient anxiety.
- Contacts referring physician (or other appropriate medical personnel) for clarification prior to performing an exam if there is a suspicion that the exam order is incorrect.
- Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information enter preliminary reporting and document any critical findings in accordance with department policy.
- Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Values of the organization and adheres to the standards and policies set forth by the Corporate responsibility program including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations and reporting to Manager (or Corporate *Responsibility line) any suspected unethical fraudulent or unlawful acts of practice.
- Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives infection control policies and protecting patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate ability to perform non-invasive vascular exams at the level of proficiency.
- Demonstrate knowledge of vascular anatomy exam procedures interpretation criteria and correlation of vascular lab exam results with other hospital procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Licensing/Certification
Credentialed in vascular technology by one of the following organizations preferred at time of hire required within 1 year: Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (required)
BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education
Associates degree in an applied health science field with concentration in cardiovascular technology ultrasonography or other related study. (preferred)
Work Experience
One year of experience as vascular technologist (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Skills
- Monitor patient conditions during procedure
- Identify complex vascular pathology
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
- Record patient preliminary reports
- Evaluate employee performance
- Analyzing data or information
- Schedule Development
- non-invasive vascular exams
- vascular anatomy
- hospital procedures
- exam procedures
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with patients & associates
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Associate Development
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
- Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Vascular Lab - MaryviewIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
