Diagnostic Vascular Technologist - Sole Charge - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization as a Diagnostic Vascular Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in non-invasive diagnostic testing within a dynamic clinic environment. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals, contributing to the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project aimed at enhancing patient care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous vacation time, and immediate pension enrollment from day one. If you're passionate about making a difference in health care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required.
• Current certification with Sonography Canada or ARDMS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for testing and explain procedures to ensure comfort.
• Perform non-invasive diagnostic tests and assess results for physician review.
• Conduct quality control duties to maintain equipment functionality.

Skills

Vascular System Procedures

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Equipment Operation

Education

Graduation from Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Certification with Sonography Canada

Certification with ARDMS

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Diagnostic Vascular Technologist to join the Vascular Clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase Two

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

The Diagnostic Vascular Technologist performs and assesses non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system utilizing continuous wave Doppler and/or plethysmography equipment.

Working within a clinic environment, this position reports to the Manager, Clinical Operations on operations issues, and to the Vascular Surgeon/Vascular NP for clinical guidance.

Receives and prepares patients for testing and ensures clinical history correlates with examination to be performed. Performs non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system as required; evaluates the accuracy of diagnoses; assesses test results and records/ inputs procedure data findings into the computerized system for physician review. Performs quality control duties to ensure equipment functionality; as appropriate, demonstrates procedures, equipment and techniques to staff trainees, student technologists and other staff as required.

Responsibilities

1. Receives and prepares patients for testing by receiving requisitions from physicians, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, explaining procedures to patients, and monitoring patients comfort level to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
2. Performs non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system by positioning patient, performing resting and exercise ankle-brachial indexes, toe-brachial indexes, thoracic outlet testing, and operating continuous wave Doppler and/or plethysmography equipment. Performs Transcutaneous Oxygen Measurement (TCOM) by operating the transcutaneous oxygen machine. Assesses test results, records findings, submits results and summary to physicians for review, reporting and authorization.
3. As required, assists vascular surgeons performing diagnostic procedures utilizing the blood pressure monitor set-up and transcutaneous oxygen monitor.
4. Evaluates accuracy of diagnoses by methods such as performing correlation exercises, discussing procedures with medical and technical personnel, and making recommendations for approved refinements to techniques as appropriate.
5. Responds to requests for information and/or assistance from the medical community by seeking guidance from Medical Director and relaying or discussing data/information with personnel such as the relative merits of various tests.
6. Performs quality control duties by scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended manufacturer's guidelines, recording results, and identifying malfunctioning equipment. Requisitions equipment repair as required.
7. Inputs, updates and annotates patient and procedural data by entering patient ID utilized and the procedures performed into the computerized system.
8. Participates in inter-disciplinary team/committee meetings by attending meetings, collaborating with inter-disciplinary personnel, providing input on issues related to the discipline, and making recommendations as required.
9. Demonstrates procedures, equipment and techniques to staff trainees.
10. Maintains a broad knowledge of developments in vascular technology by reviewing literature, and participating in professional development activities, workshops and courses.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized /accredited North American Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography), plus 1 year recent related experience.

Current certification with Sonography Canada as required for the assigned/designated practice area (ie Generalist, Cardiac) and/or current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as required for the assigned/designated area (ie Cardiac, Vascular, Obstetrics/Gynecology).

Eligible for membership with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of vascular system procedures and technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate procedures, equipment and techniques to clients and others both individually or in groups.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment and systems.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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