What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Technologist - PA VHH Surgery Clinic - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) position at Keck Medicine of USC?
Technically supports the Noninvasive Vascular Lab in providing noninvasive vascular studies in coordination with the department's medical and technical team and in compliance with established standards.
Essential Duties:
- Performs studies, and associated paperwork, during a normal 8-hour shift, without compromise to quality or service.
- Maintains utmost technical quality as per semi-annual chart review surveys.
- Performance of studies within employee’s Tech Level (see Technical Competency Validation Record).
- Provides technical support in the performance of noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies, on pediatric to geriatric aged patients.
- Assists with vein injections and associated imaging
- Works closely with the vascular surgeons in the performance of procedures as well as assist with the interpretive outcome of special procedures.
- Works independently with ongoing and periodic review through evaluation of results.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req High school or equivalent
- Req Specialized/technical training; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Certification of completion of a sonography program, with emphasis in vascular technology
- Req 2 years At least 24 months experience performing noninvasive vascular studies
- Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Registered Vascular Technologist - RVT (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); or Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography [RT(VS)]
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations
Salary : $53 - $87
