Vascular Ultrasound Tech III - Ambulatory Vascular Lab

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a vascular technologist to perform ultrasound and clinical assessments at a technical level with minimal supervision. You will assist with daily vascular lab operations and staff training as needed.

The role requires ARDMS credential, BLS, 5–8 years of related experience, and a strong foundation in MS Office and web-based systems. Sign-on bonus eligible and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in vascular technology is required.
• ARDMS certification is required; BLS certification must be provided within 30 days of hire.
• 5–8 years of related work experience are required.
• Provisional hires must provide BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience with web-based applications and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Coordinates work schedule with Supervisor/Director to assure workload coverage.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort while under technologist/sonographer care.
• Assists with daily operations of the vascular laboratory.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational or technical training in vascular technology

Bachelor's degree in vascular technology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary: Performs all required ultrasound and clinical at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. Assists the Supervisor with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory and training staff as needed.

This role is Sign On Bonus eligible!

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.

• Coordinates work schedule with Supervisor/Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.

• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while in the technologist/sonographers care.

• Assists with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory

Required Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical training in Vascular Technology required. Bachelor's degree in Vascular technology preferred.

• ARDMS- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required,. and certification required: Basic Life Support certification, Registered vascular Tech- RVT or Registered Vascular Specialist- RVS

• 5-8 years related work experience required.

• New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies:

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.

Pay Range:

$51.45 - $76.45

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