Vascular Lab Tech / SEIU - E / Casual | AGH

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is looking for a qualified vascular ultrasound professional to perform and report evaluations. The role demands conducting patient assessments, providing preliminary results to physicians, and educating patients about testing procedures.

Candidates should have RVT certification (or be eligible to obtain it), CPR certification, and necessary background clearances.

Qualifications

• RVT certification or eligible to obtain within 12 months.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Background clearances (Act 34, Act 33, Act 73) are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personalized patient assessments for vascular procedures.
• Provide preliminary interpretations of results to physicians.
• Educate patients about tests and vascular diseases.
• Maintain and test the accuracy of vascular lab equipment.
• Participate in educational activities for staff and community.

Skills

Vascular Ultrasound

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Record Maintenance

Job description

General Overview

Performs and reports all required vascular ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level as ordered by Physician.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized patient assessment in accordance with ordered vascular procedure. Performs vascular testing utilizing ultrasound equipment. Provides patient education regarding testing procedures and vascular disease process. (65%)
• Provides a preliminary interpretation of vascular testing completed. Determines and completes proper notification of the test result to the patient's physician and/or vascular physician. Maintains records in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. (25%)
• Participates in educational activities for patients and in-services for both external/internal personnel and the community. Attends meetings as required. (5%)
• Performs maintenance, tests accuracy/safety, and reports malfunctions of the vascular lab equipment. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• RVT certification or eligible (certification must be achieved within 12 months from date of hire)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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