Vascular Tech - Lab

Summit Health•Florham Park, NJ

8d•$34 - $43

About The Position

The Vascular Tech prepares the vascular laboratory and equipment for procedures, prepares patients for vascular studies, and educates patients about procedures. The role compiles test results for physicians, observes patients for complications, interprets patient status and information during studies, and documents and reports observations. The Vascular Tech maintains patient records, assists with service charges and quality-assessment data collection, and restocks and prepares the room for the next day's procedures with team members. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience.
Diploma from a vocational/technical school.
Certificate from an accredited ultrasound program.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Experience with standard office equipment, including phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, and email/voice mail.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.
Experience with patient care equipment.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System, and Departmental/Ancillary Systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare the Vascular Laboratory and equipment for procedures.
Compile patient test results to forward to the physician.
Prepare patients for vascular studies.
Observe patients for complications, document observations, and report them to the physician.
Interpret patient status and information during studies.
Maintain adequate patient records and documentation.
Assist with patient charges for services provided.
Educate patients about procedures.
Assist with quality-assessment data collection for patients.
Restock and prepare the room for the next day's procedures in conjunction with other team members.
Perform other duties as required.