Vascular Technologist, 24hrs - Flexible Schedule

Winchester Hospital; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to independently operate sonographic equipment for arterial and venous studies, communicate results, and contribute to patient safety and care.

Flexible scheduling with 4, 8 or 12-hour shifts. Requires ARDMS certification and an accredited program. The organization emphasizes vaccination against influenza and a culture of safety across care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Associates degree in diagnostic medical sonography preferred.
• At least two years ultrasound experience with six-month vascular lab apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography arterial and venous examinations.
• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician coverage.
• Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Responds to equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Participates in the maintenance of vascular laboratory accreditation.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near‑miss or potential risks.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.

Education

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program accredited

Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. ****This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexibility and options to make their own schedule. There are many choices - 4, 8 or 12hr shifts. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently operating sonographic equipment to perform arterial and venus studies and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. This professional staff technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience

Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that is accredited
• Education Preferred: Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Experience Preferred: At least two years of ultrasound with six months in an on-site apprenticeship with a Vascular Laboratory

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain ARDMS (RVT) registration within 12 months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support Preferred: RVT

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography arterial and venus examinations.
• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician coverage.
• Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Responds to equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Participates in the maintenance of vascular laboratory accreditation.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near‑miss or potential risks.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.

Pay Range: $47.00 - $69.84

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.