GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs non-invasive vascular testing in the IP/OP/ED vascular testing areas. Obtains and evaluates patient's medical history and symptoms to correlate pertinent information for the desired test. Evaluates data gathered and provides preliminary reports to the medical staff. Delivers care incorporating age, cultural and spiritual needs while demonstrating the Beaumont standards and promoting a friendly, inviting and safe atmosphere to patients, their families, significant others, and staff. May serve as a mentor/preceptor to new hires and/or students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform non-invasive vascular testing including arteries of the head/neck, abdominal, extremity arterial/venous using color, angio, duplex, imaging, CW Doppler, PVR, and PPG.
- Document patient information and appropriate related medical history. Edits and documents vascular testing results.
- Coordinates scheduling of IP/OP/ED testing with office staff, nursing and transportation.
- Gives verbal preliminaries to physicians on all positive venous (DVT) and OP add-on studies to R/O DVT. Provides written preliminary reports for Carotid studies in patient chart.
- Serves as resource and preceptor/mentor for Vascular Technologist I-II, students, and training of vascular lab and ancillary staff.
- Restocks supplies and linen and empties linen bags on a PRN basis.
- Maintains clean environment by cleaning transducers, imaging units, cuffs, and rooms on a PRN basis.
- Assist in performance improvement activities.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Training:
- Required: Graduate from an accredited Vascular Technology program with either an Associates in Allied Health Technology or diploma program.
Work Experience:
- Preferred: Minimum of two years of vascular experience including abdomen.
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- Required: Current BLS certification
- Required: Active Registered Vascular Technologist license with ARMDAS registry.
Other Qualifications:
- Maintains current knowledge of vascular anatomy, hemodynamics and pathophysiology. Demonstrates technical proficiency in non-invasive vascular lab testing. Ability to follow policies, procedures and protocol standards. Must be self-directed to pass certification exam and/or maintain certification.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required in a fast-paced department with two testing locations on the Beaumont campus. Must have basic technical ability to perform all aspects of vascular testing including duplex, color and power angio imaging, CW doppler, PPG, segmental pressures and PVR's.
