Responsibilities:

• Performs carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
• Dictation of preliminary reports for physician.
• Consults with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results. Maintains records of testing for documentation.
• Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Provide training and acts as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients. Maintains continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
• Maintain records and documents for accreditation of vascular lab.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including product and service quotes.
• Performs any Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduation from two year cardiovascular technologist program.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.
• Ability to use good judgment in stressful emergency situations.
• Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate record and report.

Certifications:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
• This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one-year clinical experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: 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.
• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
• Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.