Vascular Tech - Contract - VASCTECH24-15279

Job Title: Vascular Tech - Contract

Location: NYC, NY 10016

Duration: 2 Months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Job Summary: The Vascular Tech will perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols.
• Review doctors' interpretations, patient files, and monitor patients.
• Assist in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize ultrasound image quality.
• Capture images onto PACS system and transfer them to physician workstations.
• Evaluate images to ensure the study is diagnostic prior to releasing patients.
• Prepare the exam room for procedures, ensuring all necessary inventory and stock are available before the radiologist's arrival.
• Participate in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities.
• Inform appropriate personnel of any equipment failures, document problems, and report associated downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment to comply with infection control and departmental protocols.
• Operate and care for testing equipment.
• Provide patient education related to specific ultrasound studies.
• Ensure the safety of patients and family members.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience performing ultrasounds (preferred).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide patient education.
• Infection Control certification.

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

Language: Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written).