Reg Vascular Tech III- Per Diem

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

106d • $86,650 - $134,309

About The Position

The Registered Vascular Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and staff when necessary.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred.
• 4-6 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required.
• 4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals.
• Ability to document required information and data on established forms.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Ability to independently conduct all vascular testing.
• Ability to handle complex patients.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire - required.
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire - required.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols.
• Independently conduct all vascular testing including reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans.
• Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including documentation of patient’s medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms.
• Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation.
• Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, ensuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed.
• Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others.
• Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records.
• Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction.
• Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME’s to maintain individual credentials.
• Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere.
• Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity.
• Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results.
• Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees