Vascular Specialist II

University Hospitals•Westlake, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as an experienced vascular technologist and is required to perform all aspects of non-invasive vascular testing including but not limited to; Venous insufficiency studies, PVRs w/and w/out ex, renal and mesenteric duplex, AVF and AVG, BPG, Arterial duplex, venous duplex, venous mappings, and carotid duplex. This position may also require traveling to any of our many out-patients Health centers. Assists in education of medical staff and students, collaborate with other departments with participation in research projects. Participate in our monthly system quality meetings. Assist with billing and coding reconciliation, Must maintain active RVT/VT status, meet or exceeds IAC continuing education requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED
Graduate of an accredited Vascular Technology Program or accredited Sonography Program with cross-training in vascular technology
2+ years experience in non-invasive vascular testing, preferably in a hospital setting.
Have an understanding of the vascular QA and IAC accreditation process.
Ability to adapt and use different types of ultrasound equipment
Basic computer skills
Good communication skills
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of non-invasive vascular testing including Venous insufficiency studies, PVRs w/and w/out ex, renal and mesenteric duplex, AVF and AVG, BPG, Arterial duplex, venous duplex, venous mappings, and carotid duplex.
Travel to out-patient Health centers.
Assist in the education of medical staff and students.
Collaborate with other departments on research projects.
Participate in monthly system quality meetings.
Assist with billing and coding reconciliation.
Maintain active RVT/VT status.
Meet or exceed IAC continuing education requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.