Vascular Lab Technologist / SEIU - E | AGH

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a vascular technologist to perform and report vascular ultrasound and related clinical evaluations as ordered by the physician.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, testing with ultrasound equipment, preliminary interpretation, notifying physicians, maintaining records, and participating in education and safety procedures within a compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Vascular testing performed and documented.
• Preliminary interpretation provided and results communicated to physician.
• Compliance with HIPAA and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized patient assessment and performs vascular testing.
• Provides preliminary interpretation and notifies the patientamily's physician and/or vascular physician.
• Maintains records in accordance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Performs equipment maintenance, safety checks, and reports malfunctions.

Skills

Vascular testing

Patient education

Test interpretation

Education

RVT certification

CPR - American Heart Association

Act 34 Background Clearance

Act 33 Background Clearance

Act 73 FBI Background Clearance

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized patient assessment in accordance with ordered vascular procedure. Performs vascular testing utilizing testing/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

Minimum requirements:

• 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

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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