Vascular Technologist - RVT

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Full-time Vascular Technologist - RVT at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The candidate will perform diagnostic vascular studies to support high-quality patient care and participate in quality assurance activities.

Ideal candidates hold RVT certification, have effective communication skills, and possess BLS; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and prior vascular experience is a plus. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a limited time.

Qualifications

• RVT certification per ARDMS or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in vascular imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in QA and maintain lab certification by following accrediting body requirements.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical staff and manage daily schedules and supplies.
• Perform diagnostic carotid and venous studies on extremities per ICAVL guidelines.
• Prepare preliminary reports with measurements for physician review and educate patients.
• Notify physicians of abnormal findings and ensure timely data transmission.

Skills

RVT

Vascular imaging

Education

Associate degree - vascular sonography

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About the Job

Now offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for a limited time!

MedStar Health is looking for a Full-time Vascular Technologist - RVT for MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform diagnostic vascular studies on patients to assure high-quality care and service to patients.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties

• Actively participates in quality assurance program by completing all accrediting body requirements to maintain lab certification. Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times. Ensures equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies to maintain an efficient patient schedule.
• Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal standards, and regulations. Maintains log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Performs diagnostic carotid arterials of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of upper and lower extremities on patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies are performed.
• Prepares preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide a summary report for physician review, interpretation, and signature. Provides patient instructions and answers questions about scheduled procedures to properly educate and orient patients.
• Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormal studies by immediately contacting physicians to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps. Sends diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a concentration in vascular sonography.
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Registered Vascular Technologist by ARDMS.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience post‑graduation in vascular experience preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.