MedStar Health
Overview
MedStar Health is looking for a Vascular Technologist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess mathematical and organizational skills and the ability to recognize emergency medical situations. The Vascular Technologist will perform vascular testing procedures, assist in the implementation of protocols and procedures, and participate in ongoing Performance Improvement programs. Primary Duties
Adheres to departmental safety and infection control programs. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains vascular lab equipment as per department protocol. Reports patients or associates' injuries per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate. Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and EKGs as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required. Adequately enters all patient and test information into the Data Check system. Performs orientation and in-service education as appropriate. Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedures. Assists with timely planning, coordination, and scheduling of all vascular testing procedures. Assists in maintaining internal and external Vascular Lab supply inventories. Clarifies testing requests in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining the procedure prior to testing. Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed when required. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performing EKG. Enters all required information prior to performance of EKG. Transmits completed EKG into MUSE via modem and disc as appropriate. Consistently performs technically adequate vascular testing procedures. Performs vascular-related patient history and physical examination prior to testing. Obtains and records optimal gray scale and color Doppler images. Obtains and records optimal Doppler signals, measurements, and calculations. Identifies and documents appropriate data/information during testing procedures. During the test procedure, identifies and documents vascular abnormalities related to the patient''s symptoms and/or diagnosis. Immediately notifies the physician/Vascular Surgeon of any serious abnormalities identified during the procedure. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program or 12 months experience in vascular testing procedures. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registration or registry-eligible in Vascular Technology or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Associate degree in allied health field preferred. This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
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MedStar Health is looking for a Vascular Technologist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess mathematical and organizational skills and the ability to recognize emergency medical situations. The Vascular Technologist will perform vascular testing procedures, assist in the implementation of protocols and procedures, and participate in ongoing Performance Improvement programs. Primary Duties
Adheres to departmental safety and infection control programs. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains vascular lab equipment as per department protocol. Reports patients or associates' injuries per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate. Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and EKGs as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required. Adequately enters all patient and test information into the Data Check system. Performs orientation and in-service education as appropriate. Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedures. Assists with timely planning, coordination, and scheduling of all vascular testing procedures. Assists in maintaining internal and external Vascular Lab supply inventories. Clarifies testing requests in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining the procedure prior to testing. Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed when required. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performing EKG. Enters all required information prior to performance of EKG. Transmits completed EKG into MUSE via modem and disc as appropriate. Consistently performs technically adequate vascular testing procedures. Performs vascular-related patient history and physical examination prior to testing. Obtains and records optimal gray scale and color Doppler images. Obtains and records optimal Doppler signals, measurements, and calculations. Identifies and documents appropriate data/information during testing procedures. During the test procedure, identifies and documents vascular abnormalities related to the patient''s symptoms and/or diagnosis. Immediately notifies the physician/Vascular Surgeon of any serious abnormalities identified during the procedure. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program or 12 months experience in vascular testing procedures. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registration or registry-eligible in Vascular Technology or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Associate degree in allied health field preferred. This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MedStar Health by 2x
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