Reg Vascular Tech II - Albany, United States - Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical Center Albany, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Department/Unit:
Surgery Vascular

Work Shift:
Per Diem (United States of America)

Registered Vascular Tech, Albany

The Registered Vascular Technologist II 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.

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

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

Communication Skills:
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.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with both hands and arms; and speak and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move patients or heavy equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to focus.

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

Qualifications:
Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech w/ RVT or RVS Certification

OR

Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech while waiting to get their RVT or RVS Certification (completion required within 1 year)

Graduate of AMC Training Program w/ RVT or RVS Certification

Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.

Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration.

We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

Excellent health care coverage ) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing )

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children's hospital.

Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

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