Peripheral Vascular Tech

OhioHealth

76d

About The Position

Performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures in the Vascular Lab to detect, localize and quantify atherosclerosis, vasospasm, venous obstruction and other peripheral vascular diseases in the upper and lower extremities, neck, abdomen and thorax other than the heart; analyzes test data; generates preliminary interpretation report; discusses test needs and interpretation with physician; responsible for all aspects of training non-registered technologists and vascular ultrasound students in non-invasive testing techniques and interpretation; organizes and present in-services relating to vascular ultrasound and non-invasive testing to nursing, medical staff, and other hospital associates; provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal, acts as an ambassador and advocate for the Vascular Lab to external and internal contacts.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• 1-2 years ultrasound training from an accredited training program.
• Must have passed the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) examination.
• 1-2 years previous ultrasound Experience (clinical training acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic examinations as ordered by the referring physician, independently evaluates normal vs. abnormal test results in correlation with patient history, previous examinations, lab results, etc.
• Gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc. regarding any vascular ultrasound procedures as determined by site accreditation.
• Applies experience, knowledge, and critical thinking to all aspects of departmental operations and performance of examinations.
• Analyzes data acquired in the performance of the examination in conjunction with established protocols and criteria to generate a preliminary report.
• Modifies exam protocols as necessary to fully evaluate the presence and extent of any disease processes present.
• Trains new Associate Technologists and Vascular Technology Students in non-invasive procedures.
• Provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal.
• Maintains equipment, stocks supplies, and performs quality control procedures.
• Utilizes hospital approved software to accurately and completely document all aspects of patient care administered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees