Job Requirements
Position Summary
The Vascular/Ultrasound Technologist – Non Registered will perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high resolution ultrasound systems to acquire diagnostic vascular or general ultrasound images.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
- Minimum of 1-Year clinical rotations with registered vascular or ultrasound technologists
License/Registration/Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
Core Job Responsibilities
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Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high ultrasound systems and related equipment to produce special images of specific blood vessels.
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Evaluate vascular/ultrasound scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol and appropriately label. Complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner.
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Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures.
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Assist radiologist with interventional vascular or general procedures
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Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills.
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Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area
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Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations
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Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the MD readers and other healthcare professionals.
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Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures
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Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner
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Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities
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Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols
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Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.
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Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
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Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager
