Vascular Technologist, Outpatient
Emory Healthcare
- Johns Creek, GA
- $26.50-51.69 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operates vascular US equipment to produce scans and physiologic equipment to produce plethysmographic and Doppler waveforms and segmental pressure data for diagnostic procedures in the Vascular Lab.
- Operates other medical equipment as needed.
- Provides quality patient care to patients having vascular procedures.
- May participate in more complex procedures.
- Communicates and explains various procedures to patients and families.
- Processes required paper work, and has knowledge of all supplies, and stocks rooms.
- Assists in training vascular staff and students.
- Responsible for clinical care of patient.
- Assesses patient's condition and vascular status to determine and perform appropriate exam and obtain specific diagnostic results.
- Performs vascular procedures and analyzes data with minimal physician supervision.
- Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies in a comfortable environment for patients.
- Obtains, films, and records optimum vascular US scans and physiologic exams; analyzes relevant data prior to interpretation by Vascular Lab physician.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology as evidenced in the performance of examinations
- Uses investigative skills to evaluate appropriateness of physician's orders in relation to patient's vascular condition and clinical indication.
- Provides physician with oral or written preliminary report to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
- Assists with patient/family education.
- Keeps patients and families abreast of patient's progress.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology, vascular technology or a cardiovascular program.
- Two years of ultrasound experience with at least one of those years in an area of vascular technology.
- RVT, RVS or RT (VS) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
- The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.
- This position is eligible for shift differentials.