Registered Vascular Technologist II

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs vascular examinations using ultrasound, applying independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Conducts exams of designated anatomy according to physician specifications and established protocols, and performs high-quality non-invasive diagnostic vascular testing. Operates equipment pertinent to the procedures. This role is based in a hospital offering full hospital services and provides direct care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and works an evening schedule, with call and a variable holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to interact and communicate with physicians, patients, and hospital staff.
Ability to multitask and work under stress.
Eye-hand coordination, mechanical aptitude, and analytical aptitude.
Ability to handle medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel effectively and ethically.
Knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
One of the listed credentials: RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or VS (Vascular Sonography) through ARDMS; or RT (Registered Technologist) through ARRT.
Pennsylvania state credential as applicable to the listed ARDMS or ARRT pathway, upon hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Pennsylvania, within 30 days.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Specialized diploma.
Graduate of an approved CAHEA- or CAAHEP-accredited school of vascular sonography or certification program.
In good standing with an accrediting body (ARDMS or ARRT).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic vascular ultrasound studies.
Conduct noninvasive ultrasound techniques to help diagnose potential disorders of blood veins, arteries, or vessels.
Review test images for quality and sufficient coverage.
Explain disease patterns and notify the interpreting physician of preliminary test findings.
Report abnormalities to nursing personnel and/or providers.
Develop and implement quality assurance programs related to equipment calibration and maintenance.
Operate equipment pertinent to vascular procedures.
Provide direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients.