Vascular Technician

**Description**

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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**Entity**:Clinical Care Associates (CCA) - Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP) of Penn Medicine Medical Group (PMMG)

**Department**:Cardiac - Valley Forge

**Location**:Penn Medicine Valley Forge - 1001 Chesterbrook Blvd

**Hours**:Per Departmental Needs

Summary:

- Performs all aspects and modes of vascular laboratory testing.

**Responsibilities**:
Clinical
- Performs all aspects and modes of vascular laboratory testing, including arterial, venous, cerebrovascular and visceral according to established procedures and protocols
- Performs patient assessment, obtains pertinent history, review orders to insure correct and accurate testing is performed
- Prepares preliminary report of test results and communicates results to the referring health care provider
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records including worksheets, photographs, videotapes, paper and computerized reports
- Communicates effectively with physicians and other health care providers in relaying test results and in determining specific testing required
- Assist technical director in compilation of quality assurance and improvement programs.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies and in the ICAVL accreditation process
- Assist in the orientation of new employees
- Assist in the proper maintenance and use of equipment
- Assist in patient and staff education regarding vascular disease and technology

Administrative
- Stock supplies, linens, etc and assist technical director in ordering supplies
- Possess a working knowledge of EPIC to assist in scheduling and maintaining schedule.
- Assist with obtaining prior authorizations when needed.
- Assist in other clerical, reception, and billing duties as needed.
- Maintains equipment and lab supplies appropriately
- Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

- Must be certified by ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) at the time of hire and must maintain certification on an annual basis (required)
- Must maintain CPR certification (required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

- H.S. Diploma/GED (required)
- Other Graduate of an accredited ultrasound technology program And 3+ years Clinical experience in performing vascular lab testing (required)
- And 1+ years Experience leading programs/activities within a vein clinic (preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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