Vascular Technologist
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
$1,414-1,930/weekSoloh Partners will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Vascular Tech
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type
- Clinical-Allied
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Perform non-invasive vascular test procedures to evaluate peripheral vascular disease.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in vascular testing, medical diagnoses, nursing interventions, vascular assessments, and age-specific patient care.
- Use technical and continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and hospital/community resources to plan and provide direct patient care.
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain and improve job knowledge and skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform vascular history and patient assessment.
- Verify ordered exams and their appropriateness.
- Establish and document vascular technology diagnoses contributing to the plan of care.
- Select appropriate equipment based on patient presentation and exam objectives.
- Conduct exams according to protocols and physician orders.
- Identify vascular technology interventions based on diagnoses.
- Evaluate vascular morphology and physiology.
- Recognize and compensate for technical artifacts to optimize disease identification.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for ongoing patient care.
- Document patient responses to exams.
- Identify and document normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.
- Notify physician and lead technologist of adverse patient changes or critical disease requiring immediate intervention.
- Reassess and modify vascular diagnoses and care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Provide patient and public health education.
- Maintain knowledge of current vascular diagnostic techniques and meet accreditation educational requirements.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Vascular Technologist, with experience within the last year.
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Vascular Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Allied Health Field.
Certifications & Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- One of the following vascular certifications:
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Vascular Sonography ARRT (VS)
Shift & Hours
- Day shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Facility
Norton Audubon Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Norton Audubon Hospital
Pros
Very traveler friendly, great ratios, small unit and very flexible with schedule
Cons
Float often, no lab or transport.
- Short Term Acute Care
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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