PVL Technologist Advanced

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

5d

About The Position

UPMC offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment for new hires. This position works from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.., Monday to Friday with call rotation on weekends and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Completion of formal training in an accredited Vascular Technology or Ultrasound program required or RVT or equivalent credential required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a progressive Vascular lab is required.
• Competency in all areas of non-invasive vascular testing.
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy in order to provide physicians with preliminary test interpretations, to recommend vascular testing and to scan appropriate vessels.
• Knowledge of Doppler and ultrasound physics when performing vascular exams.
• Registry required RVT or Equivalent credential.
• CPR or BLS Required.
• Act 33, 34, 73 or as required by business unit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist OR Registered Vascular Technologist
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Will consider less experience or new graduate for the PVL Technologist role.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information to patients and their significant others while performing vascular testing.
• Obtain detailed, accurate history on vascular patients.
• Display ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment and computer terminals and make minor repairs.
• Assist Director with daily operations of the Peripheral Vascular Lab.
• Under the supervision of the Director, participates in the planning and implementation of projects for improving Organizational Performance.
• Assist other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks. Make patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority.
• Obtain and calculate tracing, spectral analyses and analog waveforms for vascular tests. Enter data in computer and maintains data integrity.
• Participate in the training of new staff and students. Participate in continuing education within the department.
• Perform all studies offered in the Peripheral Vascular lab within six months of starting date. Maintain safety of vascular patients while in the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees