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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 4 months ago

Vascular Technologist

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization focused on making a difference in people’s lives. They are seeking a Vascular Technologist who will perform noninvasive procedures to record vascular information for diagnosing vascular disease, while ensuring patient care and safety.

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Responsibilities

Assesses the patient by interview, from the patient, family, significant other, and health care providers

Completes assessments by utilizing the medical record and /or verbal orders to ensure appropriateness of procedures ordered

Makes accurate assessments of the patient’s condition/status thus ensuring appropriateness of procedure ordered. Intervenes appropriately in preventing potential problems/complications

Identifies patient/family educational needs based on their learning strengths and/or deficits

Establish appropriate and effective communication with the patient and/or family member in order to complete the procedure

Demonstrates ability to coordinate care with other members of the health care team. Implements departmental and facility’s standard by following established policies and procedures

Educates the patient/family so that care can be continued upon completion of procedure

Demonstrates an empathetic approach. Is available and accessible to the patient

Keeps patient and family members informed of progress and/or delays associated with their procedures

Provides thorough and accurate documentation in the medical record by the following: Vascular procedure performed and managing and communicating information through various processes, which include but are not limited to computers, and telephone/paging system

Ensures that patients are able to ambulate on their own when necessary or, if not, they are given the proper supervision and assistance

Monitors the patients continuously when they are having exams that include contrast injections. Utilizes the proper procedure for emergency codes, such as, Code 99 & Code Red

Utilizes the proper procedure to page for emergency help within the Radiology Department

Reports all safety hazards that could harm patients, visitors, or other hospital employees to appropriate supervisors immediately at all times

Initiates applicable “incident reports” by end of shift and reports incomplete and incorrect examinations to ensure the proper patient charge and continuity of patient care

Properly operates Ultrasound/Non Imaging Vascular and /or accessory equipment while accurately scanning patient as established by departmental policies and procedures

Properly practices aseptic and sterile techniques as established by departmental and hospital’s policies. Evaluates vascular documentation for diagnostic quality and repeats as needed or directed

Accurately prepares room & patient for procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available, prior to the start of the exam

Upon completion of procedure properly cleans and organizes room and performs any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies, procedures and standards

Properly identifies oneself and properly identifies patient prior to the start of a procedure as established by department’s policies and procedures providing written documentation when required

Accurately assists in the clinical training of Radiological students. Properly follows established policies and procedures of reporting and documenting equipment problems

Notifies appropriate supervisory personnel of shortages of supplies, unusual problems or situations within the department, messages from other departments or Vascular Lab staff, and/or any changes in patient scheduling

In the absence of supervisory personnel assumes supervisory responsibilities as required. Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach, in order to provide the best possible patient care and services

Provides all on-call services as established by departmental policies and procedures. Proactively and accurately performs additional job functions at designated secondary sites

Proactively and willingly works at secondary site as needed or instructed

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities

Must successfully achieve and maintain RVT or RVS certification within 12 months of employment

This position requires moving about on foot throughout the department and hospital and from station to station. Position also requires using upper extremities position and utilize equipment in the performance of patient scans. Position also requires manual dexterity in order to perform manipulative skills such as turning dials and pushing buttons

Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies

Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic

Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients

Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities

Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department