Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Vascular Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRockville Centre, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with patients in the intended area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record pertinent patient histories from patients, charts, and the computerized ultrasound reporting system.
Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures based on anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
Use independent judgment during sonographic examinations to accurately differentiate normal and pathological findings.
Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Complete exam data entry for each patient in the computerized reporting system.
Assume responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients in the sonographer's care.
Maintain a procedure log according to policy.
Complete the billing process as indicated.
Participate in maintaining accreditation.
Maintain a clean work environment and follow infection control, regulatory, and organizational regulations and policies.
Clean probes according to manufacturers’ instructions after each patient and wipe down machines after the last patient of the day.
Stock exam rooms and inform supervision when stock items run low.
Aid in orienting new staff and may precept students.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Have active certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the appropriate specialty, or obtain it within one year of employment or transfer.
Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for the appropriate specialty, or achieve compliance within one year of employment.
Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Overview

Vascular Technologist

Catholic Health Physician Practices

The Vascular Technologist is a diagnostic medical sonography professional who is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.

Job Details

Job Responsibilities:

Obtains and records pertinent histories from patients, charts and computerized ultrasound reporting system.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Completes exam data entry for each patient in computerized reporting system.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients with in the sonographers care.
Maintains a procedure log per policy
Completes billing process as indicated.
Participates in the maintenance of accreditation.
Maintains a clean work environment. Follows infection control, regulatory and organization regulations and policies.
Cleans probes according to manufacturers’ instructions after each patient, and wipes down machines after last patient of the day.
Stocks exam rooms and informs supervision when stock items run low.
Employee aids in the orientation of new staff, may precept students.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable.
Preferred: Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty (ies) as appropriate (or within one year of employment or transfer). Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for specialty (ies) as appropriate or within one year of employment.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with patients in intended area of specialty.

Why Join Us:

Competitive pay + differentials and benefits
Tuition assistance
Defined pension plan
Growth-friendly culture

Posted Salary Range

USD $49.41 - USD $64.39 /Hr.

Be part of something meaningful. Help us care for our community with compassion and excellence.

Compensation: 49.41 to 64.39 (USD)

About the Company

Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Catholic Health is a faith-based health system serving Long Island through hospitals, physician practices and community care. Its hospital and outpatient network includes cancer institutes, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and home health and hospice services. A regional physician group supports primary and specialty care, while the system's programs include cardiac, trauma, cancer, neurological and women's health. These services connect acute treatment with outpatient, rehabilitation and continuing care across the region. Founded in 1997 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Catholic Health is headquartered in Rockville Centre, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rockville Centre, NY
Founded: 1997

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