Vascular Technologist

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Noninvasive Vascular Technologist to perform ultrasound exams in a hospital setting, delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

The role involves producing images, educating patients, adhering to safety standards, complying with regulatory requirements, and maintaining thorough documentation. The hiring range is $38.60 to $53.08 per hour, with actual pay determined by experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)
• 1 year Imaging experience (Preferred)
• CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire
• ARRT Vascular OR CCI RVS OR ARDMS RVT certification required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Performs noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations and produces quality images per protocol.
• Educates patients/families and positions patient for procedures.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice and ensures safety.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory standards and RHS policies; reports variances.
• Provides effective assessment and documentation of findings.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Tools

ARRT Certification

CCI Certification

ARDMS Certification

Job description

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Noninvasive Vascular Technologist performs ultrasound examinations in an hospital setting, demonstrating the skills and knowledge to assess technical data reflective of patient status relative to age and specific needs, and to assist in the interpretation of same, providing preliminary impressions as appropriate. Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner. Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.

What you will do

• Performs noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.
• Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or
• Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Imaging experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Vascular Sonography - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required)