Vascular Technologist - Peripheral Vascular Lab
Company: UCHealth
Location: Peyton
Posted on: September 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
Performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope
and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and
mission of the organization.
Work Schedule: Full Time
Flex
Responsibilities:
Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient
regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's
understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or
medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition
continually and reports/responds to changes in status as
appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure
factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and
performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as
necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes
results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits
and reports scan results.
Within
scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement
and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in
a
fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Registered Sonographer
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Radiologic Technologist
* Registered Vascular Specialist
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound
Technologist program.
Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic
Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registered as a Technologist (RT) and
certified in vascular sonography (VS) by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Vascular Specialist
(RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). State
licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare
Provider.
Minimum Experience: Experience is preferred.
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card
in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by
either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the
Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only
good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American
Heart
Association sanctioned course.)
The
pay range for this position is: $38.72
- $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and
individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards
package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are
full medical,
dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off;
employer-paid life
and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options;
tuition and
continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary
benefits such
as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and
their family
members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which
includes up
to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one
free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is
available
depending upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every
person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of
all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative
health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to
provide the best
possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster
a true human
connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives.
A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going
beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity,
drive and
intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who
recognize, like us,
that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do
what is
right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so
that
each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves.
At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful
career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth
recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that
equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is
committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No
applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of
employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the
individual's
race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry,
age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender
status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does
not
discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as
defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make
reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
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