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

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Vascular Technologist to support the Noninvasive Vascular Lab operations. You will perform noninvasive vascular studies, document findings, and maintain high technical quality while collaborating with vascular surgeons and other specialists.

The position requires completion of an accredited vascular sonography program, at least 2 years of vascular study experience, and certification (RVT/RVS/RTVS) or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited vascular sonography program.
• Minimum 2 years experience performing noninvasive vascular studies.
• 6 months externship completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
• Ability to effectively work with physicians, staff and patients.
• Able to function independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs studies and associated paperwork during an 8-hour shift without compromising quality or service.
• Maintains utmost technical quality per semi-annual chart review surveys.
• Performs studies within the technician's level.
• Provides technical support in noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies across age ranges.
• Collaborates with vascular surgeons, urologists and neurologists and assists with interpretation of procedures.
• Works independently with ongoing review through evaluation of results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Sonography Program (Vascular)

2 years experience noninvasive vascular studies

6 months externship Keck Medicine of USC

Able to work with physicians, staff, patients

Tools

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

LA Fire Life Safety Training

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.