Vascular Tech PD

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform and interpret non-invasive vascular evaluations, including duplex scanning and color flow imaging of arterial, venous, and cerebrovascular systems. You will ensure safety, explain procedures to patients, and collaborate with clinicians to meet imaging standards.

Minimum qualifications include a CAAEP-accredited vascular ultrasound program and ARDMS certification or eligibility, plus at least one year of clinical vascular

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAAEP-accredited ultrasound program with concentration in Vascular Ultrasound.
• ARDMS certification or registry eligible.
• One year full-time clinical experience in Vascular Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive vascular testing including duplex scanning and color flow imaging of venous/arterial upper and lower extremities and cerebrovascular/abdominal vessels.
• Performs physiological arterial testing using volume plethysmography, segmental pressures and Doppler waveforms.
• Explains vascular procedures to patients and families.
• Ensures safety and comfort per prescribed standards.
• Meets expectations for technically superior vascular testing with physicians and referring clinicians.
• Follows imaging protocols and maintains accreditation/quality improvements.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Duplex scanning

Color flow imaging

Education

CAAEP-accredited ultrasound program (vascular)

ARDMS certification or registry eligible

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Cardiac Testing Manager, the Vascular Technologist performs and interprets physiological and ultrasound evaluations of the venous, arterial, and cerebrovascular circulation. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs non-invasive vascular testing to include duplex scanning and color flow imaging of the upper and lower extremities (venous and arterial) and extracranial cerebrovascular and abdominal vessels (aorta, renal artery, kidney, mesenteric arteries and liver).
• Performs physiological arterial testing of the upper and lower extremities utilizing volume plethysmography along with segmental pressures and Doppler waveforms.
• Explains vascular procedures to patients and families.
• Provides safety and comfort in accordance with the prescribed standards.
• Ensures that patient, practice physician, and referring physician expectations for technically superior cardiac testing are met.
• Communicates effectively with referring and ordering clinicians.
• Follows imaging protocols of the CVI, which are in accordance with the standards of The Miriam Hospital.
• Assists the Cardiac Testing Manager with maintaining ICAVL accreditation and with quality assurance/quality improvement activities.
• Maintains expertise in the professional discipline by participating in education-related professional activities and affiliations.
• Maintains safety and environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and procedures.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining vascular lab equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Completion of a CAAEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited ultrasound program with concentration in Vascular Ultrasound. Certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible. Demonstrated knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients with consideration of human developmental stages and respect for cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• EXPERIENCE: One-year full-time clinical experience in Vascular Ultrasound.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Healthcare environment such as physicians' medical office practice and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical office equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients, and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: $39.56-$65.28

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

M 8-4:30, Sa8-12, other days as needed

Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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