Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Senior Vascular Tech– Vascular Associates – Per Diem - Travel

If you are looking for a Senior RVT position in Vascular Surgery, on a Per Diem basis this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is based out of 1735 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY and will travel to offices in Warrensburg and West Mountain.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

• Work/Life: probably Thursday &Friday. Office Hours Per Diem

What you will do:

A senior Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with extensive experience, who is also given advanced responsibilities within the department. This may include training (e.g., new hires, sonography students, and junior Vascular Technologists looking to further develop their skill set), coordinating and participating in research abstracts and papers, working on special projects or assignments to benefit the practice, and assisting the Lead Vascular Technologist and/or Practice Manager with other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient in ALL of the areas of vascular testing:

• Prepare examination rooms and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.

• Assume responsibility for patient safety during the examination(s).

• Review pertinent medical history and supporting clinical information relevant to the study being performed.

• Ensure that the examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity before proceeding with testing.

• Assess for contraindications to the procedure, inadequate patient preparation, and patient inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination.

• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.

• Use proper patient positioning tools, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and/or musculoskeletal injury to the vascular technologist.

• Perform the examination ordered by the referring or supervising physician in accordance with facility protocols. Acquire additional images to facilitate optimum diagnostic results as needed.

• Ensure that all appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately represented in the examination images.

• Identify and clearly document any study limitations.

• Review examination images, summarize examination results, and generate a preliminary written report.

• Support the interpreting physician by contributing technical impressions and professional knowledge to facilitate the completion of the final report.

• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient care, and provide that information to the interpreting physician.

• Operate the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

• Ensure that the examination results meet all IAC requirements and facility-specific standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility-specific policies and procedures.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical standards.

• Ensure that the ultrasound equipment is operating correctly before, during, and after testing.

• Follow facility-specific protocols for cleaning the equipment and examination rooms.

• Work with other clinical staff members, such as nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians to ensure deliverance of quality patient care.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and all other members of the health care team.

What you will need:

• ARDMS certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)*

• Education, training, and experience in vascular sonography

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and career long learning (e.g., continuing medical education in vascular technology, obtaining higher education, participation in research, etc.)

• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for patient charting, image acquisition, and report generation

• AAS degree required / BS Degree highly preferred

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

*RVS accepted-The Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credential Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credential holds equivalent recognition to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential.

Pay Range : $35.80- $53.70

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.”

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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