Vascular Technologist

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: null

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Join our team, where there are career opportunities for experienced and new Vascular Technologist professionals. Make an impact in the community by joining our growing in-patient and out-patient health care organization, powered by delivering compassion and high-quality personalized care.

Job Description:

*Full-time, Part-time and Per Diem opportunities available*

QUALIFICATION

Education Required:  Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that is accredited.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain ARDMS (RVT) registration within 12 months of hire date. 

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Preferred: RVT   

Life Support Certification Required: Basic Life Support

 

JOB FUNCTIONS 
•    Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience. 
•    Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. 
•    Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork. 
•    Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography arterial and venus examinations.
•    Uses sonographic skills to identify, record and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
•    Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
•    Analyses sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician coverage.
•    Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab.
•    Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.  Responds to equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
•    Participates in the maintenance of vascular laboratory accreditation.
•    Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.  Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks. 
•    Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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