PD Vascular Technician, Cardiac Diag Lab Req #: 0000185494
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Cardiac Diag Lab
Location: Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Registered Vascular Technologist performs vascular testing procedures under the supervision of the physician(s) and practice manager, and assists physician both inpatient, outpatient and intra-operatively during vascular procedures and non-invasive studies.

Performs the following functions, including, but not limited to:

Prepares patient for examination and treatment; takes brief patient history that includes chief complaint, vital signs, and weight. Competently performs vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients; locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physicians. Recognition of and attainment of adequate standardized views, and identification of abnormal structures or findings.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Graduate or Equivalent Diploma from accredited Ultrasound or Vascular programRegistered Vascular Technician

Preferred:

Completion of EKG Technician Certification Course/ProgramAt least 1 year of applicable work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Vascular Technician

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working ranges from 7am-5pm weekdays and 7am-3pm on weekends and holidaysSome weekday, weekend and holiday coveragePer Diem

Essential Functions:

Perform pulse volume recording as per policy and procedurePerform back-up floppy disk of patient data on a monthly basisPerform arterial, venous, and carotid studies as per policy and procedureIdentify anatomical structures which are normal or abnormalIdentify positive test results and initiate contact with the reading physician prior to discharging the patientArrange transportation for patient to and from labSort and consolidate reports, mail to ordering physician or deliver to patient charts, dailyMake copies of reports for patient departmental fileCompletes charges after performing procedure

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

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RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer