Vascular Technician I

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

114d

About The Position

Conducts non-invasive vascular studies including ultrasound. Prepares test results. Maintains equipment and vascular database.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in vascular setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in duplex carotid, venous, and peripheral arterial scanning.
• Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA; or equivalent related experience.
• Registered Vascular Technician Certificate.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of common consequences of vascular trauma, including hemorrhage, hematoma, false aneurysm and arterio-venous fistulae and how non-invasive testing methods may be used to help identify these abnormalities.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of vascular disease.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, problem solving, interpersonal relations and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Explains test procedures and purpose.
• Demonstrates equipment for patient.
• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic tests and medical procedures.
• Observes, monitors, and evaluates patient condition during and after procedures.
• Assists physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assists provider in patient examination and procedures.
• Prepares exam results for interpretation by physician.
• Reads and assesses diagnostic test abnormalities.
• Consults with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follows standard infection control procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates test readings during procedures.
• Alerts physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Responds to emergencies and stat requests.
• Transports patients to/from procedure area.
• Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures.
• Operates ultrasound equipment.
• Schedules patient appointments/procedures.
• Records and charts patient data using proper CPT and ICD9.
• Interviews patients and collects patient data.
• Takes patient medical and prescription history.
• Reviews patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Compiles data for Quality Assurance.
• Completes diagnostic examination requisitions.
• Completes forms and records.
• Issues reports on findings.
• Looks up and reports test results as requested.
• Prepares lab worksheets.
• Performs accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures.
• Indexes studies for future reference.
• Scans, reads, and calculates machine tracings.
• Maintains current records of all meetings.
• Records and maintains daily log and files of complete studies.
• Records and maintains log of procedures.
• Prepares workload statistics.
• Enters into vascular database.
• Ensures equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment as needed.
• Arranges for repair of equipment.
• Maintains equipment in good working order.
• Performs minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment.
• Tests equipment.
• Prepares and processes supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Fills requests for equipment and supplies.
• Maintains and orders supplies.
• Prepares procedure and exam rooms.
• Selects and sets out appropriate and sterile supplies.
• Disposes of expendable medical supplies and contaminated materials.
• Maintains sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Receives sorts and decontaminates equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates department activities with other departments.
• Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel.
• Provides functional direction to assigned staff.
• Attends conferences, meetings and in-service training programs.
• Serves as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Assures ICAVL standards are adhered to.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services