Vascular Technologist - Outpatient Vascular Surgery

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds at one of our outpatient regional facilities located across the street from Hillcrest Hospital. You may be requested to float to nearby locations as needed. In this role, you will assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system and perform non-invasive exams to assess for diseases or disorders. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings.
• Review patient history, obtain brief current patient history and determine the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis, consulting with physician if there are any questions concerning the ultrasound exam.
• Notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Prepare patients for examination, explain the procedure and assist patients on/off examination table and with dressing/undressing, as required.
• Perform technical procedures in the application of duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries.
• Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record and a file copy of all examinations performed.
• Accurately complete financial documentation for billing procedure.
• Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside, in the inpatient setting and in the outpatient clinics to report findings to the care provider.
• Assist with interpretation of study results.
• Correlate non-invasive vascular laboratory study results with other diagnostic studies performed (e.g., arteriograms, venograms, CT scans, and MRI).
• Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions on patient findings.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory. Assist in the correlation of Vascular Laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director of the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory.
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures.
• Assist with the interviewing of applicants and orientation and training of new members of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an appropriate Allied Health Program leading to a degree or certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other appropriate national certification
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology and physics
• Demonstrated proficiency with non-invasive vascular laboratory equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of the use and application of diagnostic imaging instrumentation, including pulse volume recordings, treadmill testing, duplex imaging systems, Doppler and portable continuous-wave Doppler
• Knowledge of databases, image storage and electronic medical record
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the circulatory system (usually attained in a training program)
• Ability to provide after hours and weekend coverage when scheduled to do so
  
  

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing or walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

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