Vascular Tech PD

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Vascular Technologist to perform and interpret non-invasive vascular testing including duplex scanning, color flow imaging, and arterial/venous studies. You will work under the Cardiac Testing Manager, ensure safety, educate patients, and maintain accreditation standards.

The role requires completion of a CAAEP-accredited program and ARDMS eligibility, plus one year of vascular ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAAEP-accredited ultrasound program with vascular focus.
• ARDMS certification or registry eligibility required.
• Experience delivering care to adults/geriatric patients with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive vascular testing including duplex scanning and color flow imaging of limbs and cerebrovascular and abdominal vessels.
• Performs physiological arterial testing using volume plethysmography and Doppler waveforms.
• Explains vascular procedures to patients and families; ensures safety and comfort.
• Ensures imaging meets CVI standards and communicates with clinicians.
• Assists with maintaining ICAVL accreditation and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains professional development through education activities and affiliations.
• Maintains safety and infection control per hospital policies.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of vascular lab equipment.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Duplex scanning

Doppler waveforms

Patient education

Education

CAAEP-accredited vascular ultrasound program

ARDMS certification or registry eligible

Tools

Color flow imaging

Volume plethysmography

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