Vascular Technologist-RI - Rock Island, United States - UnityPoint Health

    UnityPoint Health
    UnityPoint Health Rock Island, United States

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    Why UnityPoint Health?

    • Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
    • Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
    • Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
    • Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
    • Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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    Responsibilities:

    Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

    • Collects and reviews data related to the physiological/psychological status of the patient. Provides education to patient and ensures all consents are signed.
    • Obtains and records patient history and accurate symptoms pertinent to the procedure to be performed.
    • Competently prepares patients for appropriate procedure
    • Performs vascular imaging procedures and determine if images are acceptable or if they need redone
    • Operates ultrasound duplex imaging equipment in order to perform imaging studies and performs physiological testing procedures utilizing; pulse volume recorder, photoplethysmography, strip chart, recorder, handheld bidirectional doppler, and transcranial Doppler
    • Properly stores and transfers exams in PACS
    • Gives providers and radiologists preliminary results and documents in the patients medical record.
    • Responsible for regular rotation of on-call responsibilities. This includes the use of their own cell phone device to complete essential work functions and enhance job performance.
    Qualifications:

    Education:

    • Graduate of an accredited School of Radiography or an accredited School of Ultrasonography, or holds a BSN
    • Preferred: Degree or coursework in Vascular Imaging

    Experience:

    • 2 years of vascular imaging experience
    • Preferred: 5+ years of vascular imaging experience

    License Certifications:

    • Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
    • Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International , be a Registered RVT or be registry eligible. If registry eligible must sit for RDMS registry within 24 months and successfully pass the Physics and Vascular examinations
    • CPR

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    • Communication written & verbal
    • Decision making
    • Independent Judgment & Decision Making
    • Leadership skills
    • Managing priorities/deadlines
    • Customer/patient focused
    • Multicultural sensitivity
    • Planning and organizing skills
    • Technical Aptitude ability to learn new systems quickly