Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Lancaster, OH
Voca Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Retention Bonus

Tuesday - Friday 8am-6:30pm

The vascular technologist is a diagnostic ultrasound professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic vascular ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. 

The vascular technologist works under the guidance of the supervisor / technical director to ensure compliance to all regulatory standards. 

The vascular technologist should obey all duties and standards within this job description and will abide by all policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the department and center policy and procedure manuals. 

Job Qualifications 

Education: Eligible candidate should be a graduate from an accredited institution and should be registered (or registered within 90 days of hire date) through ARDMS with a certification of RVT (preferred), or through the CCI with a certification of RVS.

A minimum of 15 hours of CME is required every three years in compliance with IAC standards. 

Experience: Minimum of two years experience under the supervision of a qualified vascular physician or vascular laboratory is preferred. 

Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions. 

Essential Job Functions Job Expectations and Responsibilities: 

a. Performs diagnostic vascular examinations upon the order of a physician. 

b. Operates laboratory equipment in a safe and appropriate fashion. 

c. Operates medical record and imaging systems appropriately. 

d. Transports, moves and positions patients in a safe and appropriate fashion. 

e. Assists physicians with special procedures involving the vascular lab. 

f. Practices and promotes positive interpersonal and intradepartmental relations. 

g. Establishes and maintains ethical relationships within the hospital and with patients. 

h. Maintains educational requirements/competencies for vascular certification. 

i. Ensures compliance to the standards as outlined in the IAC standards. 

j. Assists in the precepting of students and new employees. 

k. Assumes responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the vascular lab. 

l. Maintains a safe working environment. 

m. Assists in maintenance of departmental supplies 

n. Enhanced practice of family centered care and provides individual customer focus and provides service recovery when necessary. 

o. Performs cleaning and disinfection in compliance with hospital policies. 

p. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

All travelers must have a permanent address of 50 miles or more to qualify as a traveler.