Vascular Tech PRN

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Vascular Ultrasound Technologist to perform vascular exams, document results, and support clinical data collection for the Medical Director.

Ideal candidates will hold an allied health credential, prefer an Associate Degree, be RVT or RVS eligible within 3 months, and maintain BLS/CPR certification; sign-on bonus up to $30,000 may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an allied health field program.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Must be registered or eligible for RVT or RVS within 3 months of hire.
• BLS within 2 weeks of hire; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and abdominal vascular systems.
• Records an accurate medical history, indication for exam, and a physical evaluation according to the exam ordered.
• Performs and documents routine calibrations, inspections, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency while performing vascular procedures.
• Annual completion of competency validation, safety training, and OSHA requirements.
• Performs Quality Improvement duties in accordance to IAC, JCAHO, hospital and department guidelines.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Anatomy & physiology

Patient positioning

Education

Associate degree preferred

RVT or RVS eligibility or certification within required timeframe

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Up to a $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Patient population includes any patient admitted to Baptist Hospital, age 5 years to geriatrics. Assesses the vascular system according to the exam ordered. Performs the vascular exams in a professional manner demonstrating technical accuracy and a thorough understanding of the equipment. Records the results of the exam for interpretation by the Medical Director. Assists with the collection and analysis of data for statistical purposes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and abdominal vascular systems.

Records an accurate medical history, indication for exam, and a physical evaluation according to the exam ordered.

Performs and documents routine calibrations, inspections, and maintenance of all equipment.

Demonstrates proficiency while performing vascular procedures

Annual completion of competency validation, safety training, and OSHA requirements.

Performs Quality Improvement duties in accordance to IAC, JCAHO, hospital and department guidelines.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

Graduate of an allied health field program.Associate Degree programpreferred.

Must be registered or be an eligible candidate for registry in Vascular Ultrasound through the following: Registry through either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) within 3 months of hire.

Applicants who are registered in another ultrasound registry, such as, RDMS-AB, RDMS, RDCS, or RCS must obtain their RVT or RVS within 9 months of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 weeks of hire,

Graduates of an accredited vascular ultrasound program must be registered within 3 months of hire.

CPR certification required.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.