Vascular Technologist II

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

18d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Vascular Technologist II performs routine and specialized noninvasive vascular blood-flow testing. The technologist obtains a basic vascular history, documents the clinical indication for each test, and explains the study to the patient. Testing is performed in the Vascular Laboratory and portably throughout the Medical Center, using continuous-wave Doppler or Duplex Ultrasound equipment. The position also generates preliminary interpretations, communicates critical findings to referring providers, completes EPIC and VascuPro workflows, supports equipment assessment and demonstrations, and contributes to training, research, professional development, and laboratory improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Specialist.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a CAAHEP-approved diagnostic ultrasound technology program, preferably with a vascular concentration.
At least three years of work experience performing vascular ultrasound testing.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and specialized noninvasive vascular tests requested by providers, including arterial and venous Doppler and duplex exams, carotid duplex examinations, bypass graft evaluations, Aorto-Iliac and IVC-Iliac duplex exams, Mesenteric Artery and Hepato-Portal duplex exams, Renal Duplex, Hemodialysis Access evaluations, and Transcranial Doppler testing.
Greet patients in the vascular lab; when working portably, knock before entering and introduce oneself.
Interview patients or review medical records to obtain medical history, document clinical indications, and explain procedures and tests.
Generate preliminary interpretations for referring providers after exams.
Contact referring providers about critical findings and document accordingly in VascuPro.
Complete the EPIC workflow promptly, including checking in the patient, starting and ending the exam, and confirming appropriate billing.
Complete the VascuPro workflow, including reviewing prior laboratory studies, documenting patient history, completing the findings grid, generating preliminary findings for EPIC, and signing off.
Work with internal biomedical engineering personnel and external medical service representatives regarding equipment problems and demonstrations of new machines.
Maintain current credentials and technical expertise through ongoing development activities, such as professional conferences, seminars, and technical literature.
Train surgical residents, vascular and cardiology fellows, and ultrasound students in vascular testing methods and related procedures; mentor Level I technologists.
Participate in vascular research by gathering data or performing other designated activities under the Research Lead Technologist's supervision.
Maintain a competent or above annual performance evaluation rating.
Maintain membership in the Society of Vascular Ultrasound or Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or serve on the executive board of the Maryland Regional Vascular Society.
Work with a Level III technologist, Clinical Lead Technologist, Education and QI Lead Technologist, or Vascular Lab Manager to produce an annual case study poster or PowerPoint presentation for laboratory staff.
Manage a laboratory process-improvement project, such as a student rotation, call schedule, protocol review, or QI team.