Vascular Technologist 2 - Registered

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); Presencial; USD 68 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Resumo da oferta

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital Non-Invasive Vascular Lab seeks a Registered Vascular Technologist to perform non-invasive vascular studies with ultrasound and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities include admitting and discharging patients, verifying orders, and conducting tests for PAD, carotid/vertebral disease, and venous disorders, while ensuring quick STAT processing and compliance with regulations.

Qualificações

• Requires RVT certification and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and complex instrumentation.
• Minimum one year of experience in vascular studies or related field is preferred.
• HS graduation or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Admit, observe and discharge patients in the lab.
• Verify physician orders and specify procedures to be performed.
• Check patient IDs and confirm identity; introduce procedures to patients.

Conhecimentos

Anatomy & physiology

Vascular instrumentation

Ultrasound technology

Formação académica

HS Grad/Equivalent

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Ferramentas

Ultrasound equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Performs non-invasive vascular studies utilizing ultrasound technology and pressure cuff technology. Performs these studies with a high degree of accuracy and analytic skills. Responsible to obtain information in terms of the patient's need related to a detailed knowledge of vascular medicine.

Responsibilities:

1. Admits, observes and discharges patients from the laboratory.

2. Verifies physician's order on the chart or phone orders specifying procedure to be performed.

3. Checks patient's ID and verbally confirms identification, if possible.

4. Introduces self to the patient and explains procedures prior to each vascular study & answers patient's questions.

5. Tests patients for the following; peripheral arterial disease, carotid and vertebral, vasculogenic impotence, & for venous disease.

6. Vascular Technologist 2 will be responsible to obtain information in terms of the patient's needs, and knowledge of growth & development.

7. Notifies physician of preliminary results, if a severely abnormal study is obtained, before releasing the patient.

8. Implements STAT orders within 15 minutes and routine orders within 24 hours.

9. Attends continuing education programs and m&atory inservices on a timely basis.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

*Required: *Registered Vascular Technologist. Thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, disease process, and complex instrumentation. Converts clinical findings into accurate preliminary results.

*Certification requirements: *Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) registry by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARDMS,RVT

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 117

Department: Non-Invasive Vascular Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $49.13-$61.62 hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.