VASC

Vein and Artery Surgical Consultants

215 N San Saba Ste 206

REGISTERED VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER Part-Time

Job Summary:

At Vein and Artery Surgical Consultants our registered vascular sonographers perform non-invasive vascular testing and clinical evaluations. The technologist consistently demonstrates exceptional accuracy, quality, and efficiency, requiring minimal supervision. They uphold a high standard of medical ethics and show a strong commitment to integrity and professionalism. Motivated by a desire for continuous improvement, the technologist actively seeks to enhance their knowledge and expertise in vascular technology.

Essential Functions:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular testing utilizing multiple modalities while following policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Utilizes cognitive skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information.
• Responsible for the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Maintains an organized work area and takes provide in the service they provide to our patients.
• Maintains testing equipment, work areas, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relations and maintains good rapport with all physicians, clinical team, referring offices, and Administration.
• Travels to satellite locations

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures to patients.
• Assesses the patient and correlates the clinical history with the prospective test.
• When necessary, consults Lead Technologist, Office Manager, Technical Director, or referring physician to determine appropriate vascular lab procedure.
• When necessary, consults with referring physician and/or patient chart regarding clinical history.

Performs the following procedures with expertise and confidence:

• Cerebrovascular
• Peripheral vascular

1. Arterial
2. Duplex/graft imaging
3. Segmental pressures and CW waveforms
4. Stress testing
5. Pulse volume recordings
6. Venous duplex

• Abdominal duplex

1. Aorto-iliac evaluation
2. Renal artery evaluation

iii. Mesenteric evaluation

1. Hepatoportal evaluation

• Special circulatory

1. Hemodialysis graft imaging
2. Fistula evaluation

iii. Thoracic outlet

1. Cold stress
2. Reactive hyperemia
3. Graft compression

• Abdomen
  1. Renal / Transplant renal
  2. Pre/Post Bladder
  3. Thyroid

• Other tests as determined by Lead Tech or interpreting Physicians.

• Correctly operates complex non-invasive vascular testing equipment and computers.
• Correctly differentiates normal from abnormal testing results.
• Understands when to seek guidance and instruction.
• Recognizes the limitation of equipment.
• Follows protocols and can deviate from normal techniques when necessary.
• Assists provider with venous ablation procedures.
• Reviews pathology, surgical, and angiography reports to follow patient's progress and to provide a means of correlation.
• Relays results to proper physicians or departments according to clinic protocol.
• Assists in the formulation of new techniques.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members and students.
• Attends vascular lab meetings and assists with Quality Metrics.
• Stays current in the field of ultrasound and vascular technology.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Vascular Technologist
• Must be mature, responsible, self-motivated, patient conscious and capable of working with limited supervision
• Uses initiative and independent judgment when necessary

Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individual, including age.

Licenses/Certifications:

REQUIRED: RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist), or RVS or VS (Vascular Sonographer) through ARRT - ACTIVE STATUS

Physical Requirements:

• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Involves some lifting of patients, moving of heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 500 lbs.), and moving patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Requires holding prolonged arm positions necessary for obtaining required scan.

HIPAA Requirements:

The Registered Vascular Sonographer has access to Protected Health Information of the practices' patients and understands the privacy requirements as prescribed by federal and state laws.

Expected hours: 16 - 25 per week.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• No major Holidays

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25%