Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a senior ultrasound technologist in the Non-Invasive Vascular Lab to perform duplex studies of veins and arteries (carotid, renal, mesenteric, and more) and cardiac mapping with pulse volume recordings.

You will assist with interpretation, train technologists and students, and document tests for EMR and billing. Provide technical guidance on complex cases and collaborate with the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of, or enrolled in an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or registry eligibility (within six months of hire).
• English required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries including carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal, and celiac; cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings.
• Reviews patient history to determine appropriate procedures and consults with physicians as needed.
• Notifies physician of abnormal findings and assists with interpretation of study results.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists with dressing/undressing and positioning.
• Maintains testing documentation in patient records and completes billing documentation.
• Provides guidance to less experienced technologists and participates in ongoing training.
• Correlates vascular studies with other diagnostics and participates in clinical research as directed.
• Participates in evaluation of new equipment and procedures.
• May be required to be on-call.

Skills

Independent work

Teaching/mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or registry eligibility

RVT/RVS or registry eligibility within 1 year

Tools

Duplex imaging systems

Pulse volume recordings

Doppler

Job description

Under the direction of the Non-Invasive Vascular Lab Supervisor and the Medical Director, performs ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including but not limited to carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal and celiac; cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings. Assists with the interpretation of study results. Serves as a senior technical resource for the laboratory. Assists with interviewing prospective technologists and participates in the orientation and training of new members of non-invasive vascular laboratory and ongoing training of technologists and visiting students. Interacts with multiple databases and patient's EMR as part of testing.

Responsibilities:

• Performs ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including but not limited to carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal, and celiac; cardiac mapping; and pulse volume recordings typically handling complicated and difficult cases.
• Reviews previous patient history obtains brief current patient history; determines the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis, consulting with physician if there are any questions concerning the ultrasound exam.
• Notifies physician of abnormal findings.
• Prepares patient for examination, explains procedure, assists patient on/off examination table and with dressing/undressing, as required.
• Performs technical procedures in the application of duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries which utilize pulse volume recorders with Doppler that may require treadmill testing.
• Maintains appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record
• Accurately completes financial documentation for billing procedure.
• Performs ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside, in the inpatient setting and in the outpatient clinics to report findings to the care provider.
• Assists with interpretation of study results.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced technologists in conducting tests and interpreting study results.
• Correlates non-invasive vascular laboratory study results with other diagnostic studies performed (e.g., arteriograms, venograms, CT scans, and MRI).
• Evaluates images and makes preliminary decisions on patient findings.
• Provides input for the interpretation of test results.
• Assists in the correlation of vascular laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
• Participates in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures. Provides technical direction with complex cases.
• Participates with ongoing training and student internship.
• Formally or informally teaches related technology to other technologists and students.
• Assists with the supervision and coordination of assigned work activities if necessary and the monitoring of supply inventory by reporting shortages and equipment maintenance issues to the lead technologist or designee.
• Provides peer feedback for job performance of other technologists in the lab.
• Attends scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• May be required to be on-call.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of, or currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or graduation expected within six months of the date of hire OR a hospital-based program leading to registry eligibility under CCI or ARDMS.

Languages:

• English required

Certifications:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or registry eligible (Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire.) .
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate proficiency with non-invasive vascular laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and physicians.
• Ability to teach others - staff physicians, fellows, other technologists and student externs.
• Ability to function in a variety of medical situations (including medical emergencies).
• Must be able to recognize changing priorities.
• Ability to work closely with other members of the care team.
• Knowledge of the use and application of diagnostic imaging instrumentation including pulse volume recordings, treadmill testing, duplex imaging systems, Doppler and portable continuous-wave Doppler.
• Knowledge of databases, image storage, and electronic medical record. In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to the circulatory system (usually attained in a training program). Ability to think critically and analyze information.
• Ability to provide after hours and weekend coverage when scheduled to do so.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing or walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• May require some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $54.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).