Reg Vascular Tech II

2 weeks ago

Albany, United States Albany Med Health System Full time

Department/Unit:

Surgery Vascular

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Registered Vascular Tech, Albany

The Registered Vascular Technologist II performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and staff when necessary.

Responsibilities:

* Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
* Able to independently conduct all vascular testing including but not limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans
* Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including documentation of patient's medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms
* Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation
* Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, insuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed
* Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others
* Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
* Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction
* Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME's to maintain individual credentials
* Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere
* Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients
* Perform other related duties as required
* Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols
* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity
* Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results
* Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings
* Able to independently conduct all vascular testing
* Can handle the complex patient
* Able to troubleshoot equipment
* May assist in orienting and training of new staff

Communication Skills:

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals. Ability to document required information and data on established forms. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.
* Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
* Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.

Physical Demands:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with both hands and arms; and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move patients or heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to focus.
* Assist with the transportation and safety of patients to and from vascular lab when necessary
* Transport ultrasound and PVR equipment to patient care areas including inpatient, ER and OR units

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Qualifications:

* Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech w/ RVT or RVS Certification

OR

* Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech while waiting to get their RVT or RVS Certification (completion required within 1 year)
*
* Graduate of AMC Training Program w/ RVT or RVS Certification
* Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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