Vascular Technologist - Full Time Nights - Every Weekend

Northeast Georgia Medical Center • Gainesville, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Vascular Technologist to join their sonography team. This role involves performing various vascular ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and knowledge of vascular anatomy and pathology. The technologist will provide care for adult to geriatric patients, maintain supplies and equipment, and collaborate with healthcare team members. The position requires the ability to take call for emergent vascular procedures during off-hours, with the frequency determined by the Manager. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The role also involves participating in performance improvement activities and maintaining records for IAC accreditation.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE VASCULAR CERTIFICATION.
• RVT or Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in field of Vascular.
• BLS Certification
• Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Associates Degree
• Vascular experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to perform with proficiency the skills and procedures designated.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced technical Skill : Masters all vascular studies and vascular surgical cases. Bypass- Aorto- Bifemoral, Bypass = Axillary - Femoral, Bypass - Femoral - Femoral, Bypass - Femoral - Popliteal
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and operating principles involved in the operation of various ultrasound equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various vascular ultrasound procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to provide reliable diagnostic information for Physician interpretation.
• Provides care/service that meets the development needs of patients ranging in age from adult to geriatric.
• Complies with standards of practice; assists with patient care activities; helps maintain supplies and equipment; and collaborates with other healthcare team members in response to patient and family needs.
• Required to take call in order to contribute to the coverage of Emergent Vascular procedures that occur during off-hours.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient while in vascular department.
• Communicates and documents the assessment findings and reports changes in patient’s condition to the appropriate Physician.
• Meets productivity standards defined by the department.
• Prioritizes work load by addressing acute needs first.
• Participates in the evaluation of tests by creating the appropriate reports and records as a result of the diagnostic procedure.
• Participates in the initial interpretation of non-invasive vascular studies and submits to reading Physician.
• Accurately inputs data in computer to charge/credit patient generated charges.
• Documents any pertinent patient information for reading physician to evaluate.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains records for IAC accreditation requirements.
• Communicates any pertinent patient information to appropriate Physician/Nurse.
• Reports any problems to department Supervisor immediately.
• Assures patient comfort pre-, intra-, and post- procedure.
• Assist patient with ambulation and positioning as needed.
• Maintains supplies clean patient rooms.
• Ensures that equipment is clean and working properly.
• Ensure all charting and images are completed correctly for physician reads

Benefits

• We invest in your continued education and career development, offering extensive opportunities for training and cross-training into new imaging modalities.
• We also cover certification renewal fees, and sonographers who attend our monthly education sessions can earn all required CMEs at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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