Senior Vascular Technologist

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY seeks a skilled non-invasive vascular technologist to perform arterial and venous studies using Doppler, photoplethysmography, and duplex ultrasound.

The ideal candidate has approximately 3 years of experience in an ICAVL-accredited lab, certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist, and holds BLS. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, patient prep, data collection, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited vascular technology program.
• Approximately 3 years of full-time vascular technologist experience in an ICAVL-accredited lab.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive testing to evaluate arterial and venous circulation.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Accumulate and prepare data for interpretation and communicate results.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate medical records.
• Provide education to staff and patients on non-invasive testing.

Skills

Non-invasive testing

Doppler ultrasound

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Vascular technology program

Tools

Pulse volume recorder

Duplex ultrasound

Photoplethysmography

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Position Summary

Under general guidance, performs a full range of non-invasive vascular testing procedures

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
• Performs non-invasive testing procedures to evaluate arterial and venous circulation using a hand held Doppler, pulse volume recorder, photoplethys-mography and duplex ultrasound imaging techniques.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• Performs more complex studies such as post-op graft evaluation, renal artery Duplex study, AVF/AVG evaluation and Endovascular Duplex study.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Obtains documentation adequate for the interpretation of the study, this many include ultrasound images, video loop segments, videotape and hard copy of waveforms and pressures.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Compiles test results for interpretation by physician. May also provide preliminary interpretation of test results. Notifies consulting physician of any unusual or abnormal reports.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Updates and maintains patient medical records within the practice management system as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Ensures that complete, accurate and timely reports and billing is submitted and follow-up is completed.
• Assists with the review of cases and literature regarding patient care and research protocols, as well as the collection of data for publications.
• Provides educational resources to physicians, house staff, medical students, patients and visitors regarding nature of, and applications for, non-invasive diagnostic testing.
• Accompanies the provider into the exam room, updates or collects patient history and inputs patient data into the practice management system. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answers any questions throughout.
• Participates as needed in the department quality assurance activities.
• Assists with the accreditation/reaccreditation process and assists in maintaining the accreditation status as required by IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing).
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 3 years of experience as a full-time vascular technologist in an ICAVL accredited lab

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduation from an accredited vascular technology program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients

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