Vascular Technologist

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM | No on call required Location: This position works mainly at Banner La Cholla Campus but must be flexible to float to other clinics: North Campus: 3838 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 As a Vascular Tech, you will be responsible for performing approximately 8 vascular scans per day including patient documentation and image archiving. You will also assist the vascular surgical clinics with patient care. Being ARDMS Certified or registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International and experience in working with vascular surgeons is a plus. However, we will also consider new grads and general ultrasound techs as we can provide cross-training in vascular specific ultrasound exams. This is a clinic based position, but our vascular ultrasound techs cover the vascular clinics as well as the hospital. POSITION SUMMARY This position functions as an interdisciplinary team member in providing quality patient care and performance of non-invasive vascular studies. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Obtains patient histories and acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies; provides a summary of findings to the physicians to aid in patient diagnosis and management. Assumes responsibility for the safety of patients being studied, the quality control of the examination and the accuracy of the data obtained from the study. Provides basic patient education in preparation for angiography, venography or surgery. Schedules vascular patients for invasive procedures and surgery. 2. Participates in weekly vascular surgery clinics to facilitate patients being seen, treated and admitted. 3. Performs a continual review of literature to remain current with the development of new non-invasive diagnostic tests that may be implemented in the vascular lab. Attends and participates in weekly vascular/radiology and basic science conferences. 4. Teaches techniques of non-invasive vascular diagnosis to medical students, house staff, community based physicians, and other vascular diagnostic trainees; the Vascular Technologist may provide training to other Vascular Technologists. 5. Assists those involved in vascular related research studies. 6. Helps maintain QA, statistics and standards in accordance with the ICAVL regulations that ensure the vascular labs national accreditation. 7. Assists with inventory and supply ordering and the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Helps run remote vascular lab sites. 8. Works independently to provide excellent patient care. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers may include patient family.

Requirements

Successful completion the National Registered Vascular Technologist Certification Examination
Requires two years full time experience working in a non-invasive vascular lab and competent skills in both performing the studies and interpretation of the results are required.
The knowledge and skills necessary for these positions include a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of vascular technology and a working knowledge of the equipment used, its operation and the daily care and periodic maintenance required.
The ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member in a vascular lab setting, good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to set priorities, exercise sound judgment and to work independently are also required.

Nice To Haves

Being ARDMS Certified or registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International and experience in working with vascular surgeons is a plus.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient histories and acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies; provides a summary of findings to the physicians to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
Assumes responsibility for the safety of patients being studied, the quality control of the examination and the accuracy of the data obtained from the study.
Provides basic patient education in preparation for angiography, venography or surgery.
Schedules vascular patients for invasive procedures and surgery.
Participates in weekly vascular surgery clinics to facilitate patients being seen, treated and admitted.
Performs a continual review of literature to remain current with the development of new non-invasive diagnostic tests that may be implemented in the vascular lab.
Attends and participates in weekly vascular/radiology and basic science conferences.
Teaches techniques of non-invasive vascular diagnosis to medical students, house staff, community based physicians, and other vascular diagnostic trainees; the Vascular Technologist may provide training to other Vascular Technologists.
Assists those involved in vascular related research studies.
Helps maintain QA, statistics and standards in accordance with the ICAVL regulations that ensure the vascular labs national accreditation.
Assists with inventory and supply ordering and the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Helps run remote vascular lab sites.
Works independently to provide excellent patient care.