Vascular Tech -VT24-10884

Job Title: Vascular Tech 
Location: New York, NY

Hours Per Week: 37.50
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

The Vascular Coordinator performs basic and advanced ultrasound examinations following established protocols to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ultrasound Examinations: Perform basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols.
• Review & Monitoring: Review doctors' interpretations and patient files; monitor patients during procedures.
• Interventional Assistance: Assist in the performance of interventional procedures as needed.
• Imaging Techniques: Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
• Image Management: Capture images onto the PACS system and transfer them to physician workstations.
• Image Evaluation: Evaluate images prior to patient release to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Exam Room Preparation: Prepare the exam room for procedures by ensuring all necessary inventory and stock are in place prior to the radiologist's arrival.
• Quality Control: Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities, and document accordingly.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inform appropriate personnel of equipment failures, document the issue and any associated downtime, and maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with infection control and departmental protocols.
• Patient Education: Provide patient education related to specific ultrasound studies.
• Safety & Communication: Ensure patient and family safety, and communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Experience: 1 year of experience performing ultrasounds preferred.
• Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or CCI.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education:

• Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ARDMS or CCI Certification
• Infection Control Certification

Languages:

• English: Speak, Read, Write.