Reg Vascular Tech II
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Department/Unit:Surgery VascularWork Shift:Per Diem (United
States of America)Registered Vascular Tech, Albany
The Registered Vascular Technologist II performs a variety of
noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able
to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical
assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing
is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and
staff when necessary.Responsibilities:
- Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
- Able to independently conduct all vascular testing including
but not limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse
volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies,
carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and
dialysis access scans
- Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including
documentation of patient's medical and surgical history and
presenting symptoms
- Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular
clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and - responsible for the
transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound,
PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal
transportation
- Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection,
insuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are
followed
- Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to
physicians, hospital staff and others
- Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT
and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
- Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment;
clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab
equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; - inform Chief
Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction
- Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME's to maintain
individual credentials
- Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while
creating a professional, positive atmosphere
- Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays
and on-call to cover inpatients
- Perform other related duties as required
- Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering
to IAC standards and protocols
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of
workforce diversity
- Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for
work assigned and achieve desired results -
- Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings,
plethysmographic data and report findings
- Able to independently conduct all vascular testing
- Can handle the complex patient
- Able to troubleshoot equipment
- May assist in orienting and training of new staffCommunication
Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
and procedure/protocol manuals. Ability to document required
information and data on established forms. Ability to communicate
cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members,
employees and others.
- Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work
cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary
conflict.
- Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure
the continuity of appropriate patient care.Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to probe, handle, or
feel objects, tools or controls; reach with both hands and arms;
and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit
and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or
move patients or heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to focus.
- Assist with the transportation and safety of patients to and
from vascular lab when necessary
- Transport ultrasound and PVR equipment to patient care areas
including inpatient, ER and OR
units____________________________________________________________________________Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech w/ RVT or RVS
Certification OR
- Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech while waiting
to get their RVT or RVS Certification (completion required within 1
year)
- Graduate of AMC Training Program w/ RVT or RVS
Certification
- Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a general or vascular
ultrasound department at an outside facilityThank you for your
interest in Albany Medical Center!---Albany Medical is an equal
opportunity employer.This role may require access to information
considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients,
affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA
Protected Health Information and other information regulated by
Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected
to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know"
and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.
Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of
information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable
efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,
shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected
from unauthorized access and modification.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Albany , Reg Vascular Tech II, Other , Albany, New York
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