Vascular Tech - Vascular - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks a Technologist to support the Noninvasive Vascular Lab, performing vascular studies and coordinating with physicians and the medical team. The role emphasizes technical quality, independence within the Tech Level, and collaboration with vascular surgeons, urologists, and neurologists.

Training and compliance with safety standards are provided, with a focus on patient care across age groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accredited Sonography Program with vascular emphasis.
• Two years' experience performing noninvasive vascular studies.
• Six months vascular technologist externship at Keck Medicine of USC.
• Ability to work with physicians, staff and patients.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs studies and paperwork during an 8-hour shift with quality maintained.
• Maintains technical quality per semi-annual chart reviews.
• Performs studies within the technician’s level.
• Provides technical support in noninvasive vascular studies across age groups.
• Collaborates with vascular surgeons, urologists, and neurologists in procedures.
• Works independently with periodic evaluation of results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Patient communication

Vascular studies experience

Education

High School or equivalent

Accredited Sonography Program (vascular)

Vascular technologist externship at USC/Keck

Job description

Technically supports the Noninvasive Vascular Lab in providing noninvasive vascular studies in coordination with the department’s medical and technical team and in compliance with established standards

Essential Duties

• Performs studies, and associated paperwork, during a normal 8-hour shift, without compromise to quality or service.
• Maintains utmost technical quality as per semi-annual chart review surveys.
• Performance of studies within employee’s Tech Level (see Technical Competency Validation Record).
• Provides technical support in the performance of noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies, on pediatric to geriatric aged patients.
• Works closely with the vascular surgeons, urologists and neurologists in the performance of procedures as well as assist with the interpretive outcome of special procedures.
• Works independently with ongoing and periodic review through evaluation of results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completions of an accredited Sonography Program, with emphasis in Vascular Technology.
• Req 2 years Experience performing noninvasive vascular studies. OR
• Req 6 months Vascular technologist externship experience completed at Keck Medicine of USC
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Vascular Technologist - RVT (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); Or Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography [RT/(VS)]. *If no certification upon hire, it must be obtained within 1 (one) year of hire.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.96 – $91.73. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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