Vascular Ultrasound Tech - - PRN or Part Time

Job Description

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Summary:

Performs vascular ultrasound exams including: upper/lower extremity venous and arterial studies, vein mappings, aorta/iliac arteries, carotid artery, renal artery, venous competency exams, and ankle brachial index as ordered by the physician. Also, be familiar with scanning bypass grafts and stents.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Includes the following but other duties may be assigned:

Prioritize and evaluate patient orders

Prepares patient and explains procedures to patient; answers questions carefully and completely

Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedure in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physician

Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment

Maintain ultrasound and vascular lab equipment in appropriate operating condition

Maintain examination rooms and work areas. Order and stock all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies

Maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed

Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Required:

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

RDMS

Experience in cardiovascular pathology

BLS/CPR certification

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Completion of accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program.

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

Vascular Ultrasound Tech Competencies

General

Customer Service

Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility

Teamwork/Process Focus

Dependability/Punctuality

Interpersonal Relationships/Communication

Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving

Quality/Quantity

Initiative

Safety/Housekeeping

Organizational Skills/Time Management

Med/IV

Computer Knowledge/Skills

Procedures

Triage – Phone and Face to Face

Specimen Collection

Assessment Skills

Documentation

Equipment Maintenance