Reg Vascular Tech II, Vascular Surgery Office, Albany

Reg Vascular Tech II, Vascular Surgery Office, Albany

Albany Medical Center

Albany, NY 12202

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Department/Unit:

    Surgery Vascular Tech

    Work Shift:

    Day (United States of America)

    Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - Full Time
    Vascular Surgery Office Albany, NY
    Work schedule: Monday Friday

    We are seeking a Registered Vascular Technologist to join our outpatient Vascular Surgery team located in Albany, NY!

    Albany Meds Vascular Surgery has one of the most highly regarded vascular teams and is the largest provider in the northeast. The team is visited regularly by colleagues worldwide and has pioneered numerous procedures that are now standard in the field.

    Our team is comprised of physicians who are experts in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive techniques for managing a wide range of vascular conditions. In fact, we are a national leader in the number of surgical and endovascular procedures performed.

    The Registered Vascular Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive diagnostic tests to detect vascular disease and is able to report findings of exams to medical staff. Must perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient care while testing is being performed. Assist with training of students, residents and staff when necessary.

    Responsibilities:
    Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
    Able to independently conduct all vascular testing including but not limited
    to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR),
    deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic
    ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans
    Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including
    documentation of patients medical and surgical history and presenting
    symptoms
    Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab,
    nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading
    and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various
    locations using personal transportation
    Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, insuring, that
    laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed
    Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians,
    hospital staff and others
    Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD
    codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
    Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean
    equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and
    restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab
    Director of any equipment malfunction
    Proactive approach to obtain necessary CMEs to maintain individual
    credentials
    Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a
    professional, positive atmosphere
    Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-
    call to cover inpatients
    Perform other related duties as required
    Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC
    standards and protocols
    Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce
    diversity
    Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work
    assigned and achieve desired results
    Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic
    data and report findings

    Key Skills:

    Effectively communicate on a wide range of issues with patients, staff and visitors

    Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity

    Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results

    Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings

    Qualifications:
    Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or RVS
    recommended
    Associates in sonography program in vascular technology strongly
    preferred
    New graduates, or cross-trained technologists must obtain RVT or RVS
    within one year from hire

    Has less than 2 years experience in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory, or
    less than 5 years experience in a general or vascular ultrasound
    department at an outside facility

    Salary Range: $33.55/hr - $46.03/hr

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?

    Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

    This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

    Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.