Vascular Tech Reg - Part time

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center • Spartanburg, SC

67d

About The Position

The Registered Vascular Technologist performs technical functions relating to the preparation and performance of diagnostic peripheral vascular studies and neurovascular studies. Assists with quality assurance and control standards.

Requirements

• High School education.
• Zero - Three years of experience.
• BLS Certification.
• RVT- Active Membership in American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• RVS Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Four - Seven Years of experience.
• BLS Certification.
• RVT- Active Membership in American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• RVS Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
• Assist physicians with pseudoaneurysm closures and OR procedures.
• Perform ultrasound procedures, color doppler vascular examinations, visceral vascular studies and color-flow ultrasound as required maintaining patient records and documentation.
• Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills.
• Assist with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area.
• Properly utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, cleaning systems, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide a written summary of preliminary findings to the vascular reader.
• Evaluate quality of exams.
• Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated and discuss with physician.
• Assist in training of new staff and of students during clinical rotations.
• Follow, maintain and help implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently communicate with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner.
• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adhere to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and protocols.
• Rotating call for after hours and weekends.
• Work as a team member with peers and other departments.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to situations.
• Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.
• May be assigned to cover additional shifts as required to meet departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees