Vascular Technologist - as needed

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in Newport News, Virginia is looking for a Noninvasive Vascular Technologist. This role involves performing ultrasound examinations and maintaining quality patient care while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have an accredited sonography program background, experience in imaging, and required certifications like CPR/BLS and Vascular Sonography upon hire. This position emphasizes patient education and effective documentation, making it crucial for quality care delivery in a trauma hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred Program Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program.
• 1 year of Imaging Experience is preferred.
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Educates patients and families regarding procedures.
• Maintains safety and quality by adhering to standards.

Skills

Performing noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations

Patient education

Commitment to safety and quality

Education

Accredited Sonography Program

Job description

Overview

The Noninvasive Vascular Technologist performs ultrasound examinations in a trauma hospital setting (requiring call rotation), 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.

Newport News, Virginia

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)

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