Vascular Technologist PRN

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond offers a PRN Vascular Technician opportunity. You will perform non-invasive tests using Doppler ultrasound, plethysmography, and duplex imaging, ensuring images reach PACS per IAC protocol.

The role requires ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS certification or within 6 months, BLS, and a High School Diploma; two years RVT experience is preferred. This lab emphasizes safety and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Preferred: Two years RVT experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive peripheral testing to evaluate arterial, venous and cerebrovascular hemodynamics using Doppler, plethysmography, duplex imaging and related analysis.
• Prepare data, write preliminary reports, and transmit results to physicians and reporting software.
• Obtain patient history and determine appropriate testing per protocol.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain certifications.

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of an accredited Allied Health or Nursing program

Tools

Doppler ultrasound equipment

PACS

Duplex imaging

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Vascular Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

• 1 Performs non-invasive peripheral testing to evaluate the hemodynamics of patients' arterial, venous and/or cerebrovascular circulation by utilizing Doppler ultrasound, plethysmography, duplex imaging and sound spectrum analysis according to the Policies and Procedures Manual; ensuring digital images obtained and sent to PACS per IAC (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories) protocol.
• 2 Is responsible for the test results, preparation of data, preliminary report writing and transmission of data to physician and reporting software.
• 3 Obtains brief history and relevant patient history, physical examination and reasons for the testing to be performed, records data and determines the appropriate testing to be performed.

• 4 Pursues professional development to prepare for additional responsibilities and improve current job performance by participating in educational meetings, independent study and maintaining appropriate certification and continuing education.
• 5 Maintains lab equipment to ensure optimal functioning inspecting for breakdown, trouble-shooting and communicating with appropriate repair persons.
• 6 Restocks work areas with necessary supplies. Keeps work areas clean and orderly to promote patient safety.
• 7 Submits activity reports as requested.
• 8 Participates in any function deemed necessary to the smooth function of the lab. This includes, but is not limited to, answering the telephone, providing transport of patients as needed for comfort, moving of equipment, stocking supplies, unpacking and putting away delivered supplies, etc.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

Required - High School Diploma

Preferred - Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health or Nursing

EXPERIENCE:

Required – Certification with American Registry and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred - Registered Vascular Technologist With Two Years Experience.

LICENSURE:

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.