Reg Vascular Tech - Vascular Surgery, Albany Office

100 Albany Med Health System; United States; On-site; USD 84,783 - 131,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Support for emotional and physical wellbeing

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Registered Vascular Technologist to perform various vascular tests and patient assessments in Albany, NY. This role requires conducting independent testing, maintaining cleanliness of medical equipment, and providing a professional atmosphere for patient care.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree in vascular ultrasound along with relevant experience. The position primarily involves day shifts and offers excellent health coverage and additional wellness services.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory.
• 4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various vascular tests independently.
• Patient assessment and documentation of medical history.
• Maintain equipment and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to independently conduct all vascular testing

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire

RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer upon hire

Job description

Job Title

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT/RVS)

Location

Albany, NY

Department/Unit: Surgery Vascular Tech Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $84,783.00 - $131,414.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
• Ability 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 be 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

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred
• 1-3 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required
• 4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required
• 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
• 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
• Can handle the complex patient
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• May assist in orienting and training of new staff
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire - required
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Rarely
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Frequently
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
• Working Conditions - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing