Vascular Technologist 2 - Registered

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Performs non-invasive vascular studies utilizing ultrasound technology and pressure cuff technology. Performs these studies with a high degree of accuracy and analytic skills. Responsible to obtain information in terms of the patient's need related to a detailed knowledge of vascular medicine.

Responsibilities:

1. Admits, observes and discharges patients from the laboratory.
2. Verifies physician's order on the chart or phone orders specifying procedure to be performed.

3. Checks patient's ID and verbally confirms identification, if possible.

4. Introduces self to the patient and explains procedures prior to each vascular study & answers patient's questions.

5. Tests patients for the following; peripheral arterial disease, carotid and vertebral, vasculogenic impotence, & for venous disease.

6. Vascular Technologist 2 will be responsible to obtain information in terms of the patient's needs, and knowledge of growth & development.

7. Notifies physician of preliminary results, if a severely abnormal study is obtained, before releasing the patient.

8. Implements STAT orders within 15 minutes and routine orders within 24 hours.

9. Attends continuing education programs and m&atory inservices on a timely basis.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Registered Vascular Technologist. Thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, disease process, and complex instrumentation. Converts clinical findings into accurate preliminary results.

Certification requirements: Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) registry by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARDMS,RVT

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 117

Department: Non-Invasive Vascular Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $49.13-$61.62 hourly