Interventional Vascular Technologist - RVT

MedStar Health; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Waldorf, MD, is seeking a part-time Vascular Technologist to perform diagnostic vascular studies and support high-quality patient care. The role requires RVT certification (ARDMS), BLS, and effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with post-graduation vascular experience welcome. The incumbent will coordinate care with clinical staff, ensure schedules and equipment readiness, and produce preliminary reports for physician review while

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a vascular sonography focus.
• RVT certification from ARDMS required.
• BLS certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic vascular studies on patients to ensure quality care.
• Participate in QA and maintain lab certification and schedules.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical staff and review daily schedules.
• Prepare preliminary reports with measurements for physician review.
• Alert physicians to abnormal findings and ensure timely communication.

Skills

RVT

Communication

Problem solving

BLS

Education

Associate degree in vascular sonography

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Post-graduation vascular experience preferred

Job description

About The Job MedStar Health is looking for a part-time weekday Vascular Technologist to join our team at Medstar Vascular Institute - Waldorf! The ideal candidate will be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills. As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform diagnostic vascular studies on patients to assure high-quality care and service to patients.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Actively participates in quality assurance program by completing all accrediting body requirements to maintain lab certification. Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times. Ensures equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies to maintain an efficient patient schedule.
• Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal standards, and regulations. Maintains log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Performs diagnostic carotid arteries of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of upper and lower extremities on patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies are performed.
• Prepares preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide a summary report for physician review, interpretation, and signature. Provides patient instructions and answers questions about scheduled procedures to properly educate and orient patients.
• Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormal studies by immediately contacting physicians to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps. Sends diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a concentration in vascular sonography.
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Registered Vascular Technologist by ARDMS.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience post-graduation in vascular experience preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.