Vascular Lab Technologist

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies values and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters transmits and reports scan results. (50%)

• Reviews patient history and physicians orders. Educates patient regarding procedures equipment and exam to ensure patients understanding and cooperation. (20%)

• When ordered prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (15%)

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (15%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school OR six months to one year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Registered Nurse RN

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification issued by the ARDMS OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through CCI OR Vascular Sonography (VS) issued by the ARRT OR if non-credentialed obtain RVT within 12 months of hire.

• CPR American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities employees may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all connection with this all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws rules and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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