Registered Vascular Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Vascular

Adventist HealthCare • Fort Washington, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare's Medical Group is seeking an experienced Registered Vascular Technologist for their Fort Washington, MD location. This role involves performing clinical assessments and producing high-quality vascular sonographic images to provide accurate data for Interventional Radiologists and Radiologists. The technologist will also enter preliminary findings and impressions into documentation systems, perform other non-invasive vascular tests including portable studies, and correctly use computer systems (Cerner, Viewpoint, McKesson PACS and Hconnect) to document patient information. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, assuming responsibility for patient safety, coordinating with other staff, anticipating patient needs, reporting equipment failures, working efficiently in emergency situations, maintaining schedules, prioritizing exams, and demonstrating cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment. Participation in departmental PI initiatives and other assigned duties are also expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduated from Accredited Diagnostic Medical sonography program.
• RVT required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred.
• RDMS preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and produces high quality vascular sonographic images to provide accurate data for the Interventional Radiologists and Radiologists.
• Enters preliminary findings and impression into documentation systems.
• Perform other non-invasive vascular tests including portable studies as necessary.
• Use computer systems (Cerner, Viewpoint, McKesson PACS and Hconnect) correctly to document patient information.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on their assigned unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and exceeds expectations.
• Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member and completes associated forms or phone calls.
• Be able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Maintain schedule and prioritizes exams.
• Demonstrate cost effectiveness in the sue of supplies and equipment as indicated by minimal wastage of supplies.
• Participate in departmental PI initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree