Vascular Technologist, Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

11h•$29 - $52

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Vascular Technologist, you will perform noninvasive vascular testing procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in health care related field
Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ability to provide CEU documentation for certification
1+ years of experience from a vascular testing training program or certification course, such as an internship or practicum
Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Demonstrates solid interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures
Explains procedures and process to patients
Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff
Performing Vascular studies
Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and preliminary report