What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Technologist-RI position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Vascular Lab- RI
- Shift: PRN
- Job ID: 147640
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Collects and reviews data related to the physiological/psychological status of the patient. Provides education to patient and ensures all consents are signed.
- Obtains and records patient history and accurate symptoms pertinent to the procedure to be performed.
- Competently prepares patients for appropriate procedure
- Performs vascular imaging procedures and determine if images are acceptable or if they need redone
- Operates ultrasound duplex imaging equipment in order to perform imaging studies and performs physiological testing procedures utilizing; pulse volume recorder, photoplethysmography, strip chart, recorder, handheld bidirectional doppler, and transcranial Doppler
- Properly stores and transfers exams in PACS
- Gives providers and radiologists preliminary results and documents in the patient’s medical record.
- Responsible for regular rotation of on-call responsibilities. This includes the use of their own cell phone device to complete essential work functions and enhance job performance.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Radiography or an accredited School of Ultrasonography, or holds a BSN
- Preferred: Degree or coursework in Vascular Imaging
- 2 years of vascular imaging experience
- Preferred: 5 years of vascular imaging experience
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International , be a Registered RVT or be registry eligible. If registry eligible must sit for RDMS registry within 24 months and successfully pass the Physics and Vascular examinations
- CPR
- Communication – written & verbal
- Decision making
- Independent Judgment & Decision Making
- Leadership skills
- Managing priorities/deadlines
- Customer/patient focused
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Planning and organizing skills
- Technical Aptitude – ability to learn new systems quickly
