Vascular Technologist

Banner Health Corporate•Tucson, AZ

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Banner University Medical Center, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country. 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. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. This position functions as an interdisciplinary team member in providing quality patient care and performance of non-invasive vascular studies.

Requirements

Successful completion the National Registered Vascular Technologist Certification Examination
Requires two years full time experience working in a non-invasive vascular lab
Competent skills in both performing the studies and interpretation of the results are required.
A working knowledge of the principles and techniques of vascular technology
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
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
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.
Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians.
External customers may include patient family.