Vascular Lab Technologist / SEIU - E (Part Time) | AGH

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a vascular technician responsible for conducting vascular ultrasound evaluations. Key duties include patient assessment, performing ultrasound, and maintaining equipment. The role requires RVT certification or eligibility and CPR certification, alongside necessary background clearances. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care and health education within the community.

Qualifications

• RVT certification or eligible (must achieve within 12 months from hire).
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized patient assessments and performs vascular testing.
• Provides preliminary interpretation of vascular tests and notifies physicians.
• Participates in educational activities and maintains lab equipment.

Education

RVT certification or eligible

CPR – American Heart Association

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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

• 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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