Vascular Ultrasound Technician - Contingent - Afternoons /Rotating - Wyandotte Hospital
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Operates ultrasonic and plethysmographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images and blood flow data following established protocols.
- Manually controls the equipment to obtain proper information from the area of the body being studied.
- Ability to decipher normal from abnormal pathology in order to obtain appropriate tests and
- to show the abnormality in its entirety.
- Reviews clinical data from the medical record and a brief patient history and physical assessment to ensure that the appropriate test is performed.
- Completes a work sheet on each patient and record and initial impression to aid in diagnosis. Reviews study with the physician, clarifies any discrepancies and performs additional testing if necessary.
- Help coordinate OPD & IPD patient scheduling. Establish good rapport with the patient, ensuring his/her cooperation.
- Assures patient comfort with positioning, pain medications, etc.
- Maintain a safe environment for the patient with stretchers, side rails, oxygen, therapy, IV therapy etc. Maintains clean and neat work area and insures proper supplies are available for use.
- Prepares exam room for the patient and regularly restocks with linen and other required supplies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- A minimum of one year experience working in a vascular laboratory/diagnostic facility is required.
- National Accreditation as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required. Students that have trained in the Vascular Lab can be hired but must become RVT within six months or their position will be eliminated.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
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