Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic • Stuart, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds. In this role, you will assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system and perform non-invasive exams to assess for diseases or disorders. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care. A PRN caregiver in this position works varying 8-hour shifts between 7:00AM – 7:30PM, including weekends. Although the main work location is Martin South Hospital, this caregiver may also be scheduled at Martin North, Tradition, St. Lucie West and Stuart Family Health Center.

Requirements

• Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree OR certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other appropriate national certification OR registry eligible
• Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology, and physics
• Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
• Good hand coordination for positioning of prove and equipment.
• Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
• Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
• Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of clinical experience
• Dual registry status as a Vascular and Echo Technologist

Responsibilities

• Perform carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
• Dictate preliminary reports for physicians.
• Consult with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results.
• Maintain records of testing for documentation.
• Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Provide training and act as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Maintain continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
• Maintain files (e.g., product and service quotes), records and up-to-date documents for accreditation of vascular lab.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees