Vascular Lab Tech

REFERENCE NUMBER: 032127   Under the general direction of the Division Manager and clinical supervision of the Vascular Lab clinical manager, performs a wide variety of ultrasound procedures, which require use of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.  Assumes responsibility for efficiency and quality of work of designated areas or procedures as required.

 

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 
Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducer setting for tests ordered.
Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately
 Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (p/u, change of shape, etc.).  Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purposes. Records and files study results. 
 Provides preliminary interpretation on worksheets in daily log book and conveys preliminary interpretation to requesting physician.
May be involved in the submission of changes (and other relevant information) to billing vendor to assure timely submission of claims to maximize third-party reimbursement. May train, orient, direct work of other and demonstrate procedures.
Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, orders supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer. Keeps current with new techniques, equipment, through journals and outside educational activities.
Recognizes unusual conditions in operating equipment and makes arrangements for repair

 

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
Must be Registered Vascular Technologist (R.V.T.), with 3+ years experience.  Previous experience with vascular surgery patient population preferred.
Work requires level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology generally acquired through two years post-high school education in an allied health science, such as nursing or radio logic technology.
Work requires knowledge of ultrasound techniques and procedures, and familiarity with equipment, generally acquired through formal ultrasound training program, usually lasting 12 months didactic and 12 months clinical.
Must have analytical necessary to effectively detect pathologies through understanding of physiological cause and effect of diseases.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to explain procedures to patients and alleviate apprehensions, and to relay information to physicians.
Must be able to stand and walk majority of work time up to 80-90%, push stretchers, lift and position patients.
Strong verbal, written and organizational skills.

 


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