Vascular Tech - 1202 - Full Time

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 ultrasound testing (primarily venous and arterial mapping) as ordered by the physician

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

Qualifications 

Required:

• RDMS
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• 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.

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)

Vascular Ultrasound Tech Competencies

General

1. Customer Service
2. Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
3. Teamwork/Process Focus
4. Dependability/Punctuality
5. Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
6. Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
7. Quality/Quantity
8. Initiative
9. Safety/Housekeeping
10. Organizational Skills/Time Management
11. Med/IV
12. Computer Knowledge/Skills
13. Procedures
14. Triage – Phone and Face to Face
15. Specimen Collection
16. Assessment Skills
17. Documentation
18. Equipment Maintenance