vascular technician

American Addiction Centers • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Technician provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT & routine vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols. This role involves operating imaging and monitoring equipment for various exams, mapping veins, recognizing normal structures and pathology, and performing procedures strictly per protocol. Additionally, the technician performs other cardiac non-invasive testing, EKG's, holter monitors, stress tests, and oxygen saturation monitoring. Patient care is provided specific to procedural requirements and patient needs under physician supervision, ensuring patient comfort, privacy, and safety. The technician also obtains relevant patient history, maintains an organized and safe work environment, documents procedures, ensures appropriate orders and charges, complies with safety standards, and maintains equipment. This position also serves as a resource for vascular imaging, participating in professional growth and skill enhancement, and providing training assistance to new employees and physicians.

Requirements

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum of 3 years of vascular experience or a graduate from an accredited vascular program with a minimum of an associate's degree.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good computer skills; able to navigate Windows-based applications.
• BLS
• RVT or RVS

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment for the following exams: doppler echocardiograms, vascular ultrasound procedures, carotid duplex exams, stress echocardiograms, venous reflux exams, ankle-brachial indexes, abdominal scans, and other.
• Physically maps out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting.
• Recognizes and is able to demonstrate to physicians normal structures and pathology of venous & arterial systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures strictly per protocol.
• Performs other cardiac non-invasive testing, EKG's, holter monitors, stress test and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements & patient’s needs (under the supervision of the physician) within established departmental protocols.
• Provides for patient comfort, privacy & safety for all procedures.
• Obtains relevant patient history.
• Is certified in BLS & has knowledge of emergency procedures to provide a safe environment.
• Provides thorough explanation of procedure and risks while addressing all patient questions / concerns.
• Takes responsibility for documenting all procedures, patient interaction, and ensuring consent forms are scanned into chart.
• Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered & charged.
• Complies with OSHA standards & infection control standards & policies.
• Maintains neat and clean work area including cleaning of equipment, (including all probes & filters).
• Reports equipment malfunction, operational problems, and inventory depletion immediately to the manager.
• Provides clerical function necessary for physician's interpretation, department record keeping, and patient billing.
• Assesses own educational needs & planning; implements strategies / learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies.
• Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows.
• Acts as a resource to new technologists and participates staff training and educational programs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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