MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Interventional Vascular Technologist - Registered Vascular Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeWaldorf, MD, USA$38.68 - $64.71 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree with a concentration in vascular sonography is required.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the quality assurance program by completing accrediting-body requirements to maintain laboratory certification.
Coordinate patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the daily patient schedule and ensuring appropriate support is available at appointment times.
Ensure equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies.
Follow organizational policies and procedures to comply with state, local, and federal standards and regulations.
Maintain patient data logs and archived images by entering accurate demographic information and archiving studies.
Perform diagnostic carotid arterial studies and upper- and lower-extremity arterial and venous studies for patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease, following Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Vascular Testing (ICAVL) guidelines.
Prepare preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data for physician review, interpretation, and signature.
Provide patients with instructions and answer questions about scheduled procedures.
Recognize abnormal studies and promptly contact physicians to discuss findings and assist with appropriate next steps.
Send diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Post-graduation experience in vascular technology is preferred.

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a part-time weekday Vascular Technologist to join our team at Medstar Vascular Institute - Waldorf! The ideal candidate will be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform diagnostic vascular studies on patients to assure high-quality care and service to patients.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

Actively participates in quality assurance program by completing all accrediting body requirements to maintain lab certification. Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times. Ensures equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies to maintain an efficient patient schedule.
Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal standards, and regulations. Maintains log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained.
Performs diagnostic carotid arterials of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of upper and lower extremities on patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies are performed.
Prepares preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide a summary report for physician review, interpretation, and signature. Provides patient instructions and answers questions about scheduled procedures to properly educate and orient patients.
Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormal studies by immediately contacting physicians to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps. Sends diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data.

Qualifications:

Associate degree with a concentration in vascular sonography.
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Registered Vascular Technologist by ARDMS.
BLS - Basic Life Support.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience post-graduation in vascular experience preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $38.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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