Vascular Sonographer Level III Wound Care Clinic
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Under the direction of a Vascular Interventional Radiologist vascular technologists perform non-invasive vascular exams in order to assess for vascular disease or disorders. Vascular technologists assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system.
Education/Skills Required:
- Must be hold vascular certification by either the ARDMS or ARRT (VS).
- Must have a minimum of 5 years ultrasound experience in a hospital setting excluding training time.
- Must have minimum of one year experience as a Vascular Technologist.
- Ability to keep informed of best practices and advancements in vascular technology.
- Advanced ability to summarize findings and maintain patient records.
- Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills in dealing with apprehensive patients and family in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Requires positive and effective communicating skills for interaction with physicians and staff in any situation.
- Requires the ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient quality care in a variety of stressful situations.
- Must maintain a working knowledge of all ultrasound equipment.
- Must be BLS certified (or obtained within 3 months).
- As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
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Care You Can Trust. Close to Home. UVM Health is a nonprofit, academic health system rooted in rural communities across Vermont and northern New York, committed to building a healthier, more equitable tomorrow.