Associate's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited diagnostic vascular ultrasound program - preferred
1-3 years in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory - required
4-6 years in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility - required
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.
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
Able to independently conduct all vascular testing
Can handle the complex patient
Able to troubleshoot equipment
May assist in orienting and training of new staff
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire - required
RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Upon Hire - required
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
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Benefits
Health insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Department/Unit:
Surgery Vascular Tech
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$84,783.00 - $131,414.00
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT/RVS)
Vascular Surgery Office
Albany, NY
We are seeking a Registered Vascular Technologist to join our outpatient Vascular Surgery team located in Albany, NY!
The Registered Vascular Technologist 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.
Essential Duties and 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
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