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Brown University Health · 2 months ago

Vascular Tech PD

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38.78/hr - $64/hr

1+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking a Vascular Technologist who will perform and interpret physiological and ultrasound evaluations of the venous, arterial, and cerebrovascular circulation. This role involves conducting non-invasive vascular testing, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in the vascular lab.

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Responsibilities

Performs non-invasive vascular testing to include duplex scanning and color flow imaging of the upper and lower extremities (venous and arterial) and extracranial cerebrovascular and abdominal vessels (aorta, renal artery, kidney, mesenteric arteries and liver)

Performs physiological arterial testing of the upper and lower extremities utilizing volume plethysmography along with segmental pressures and Doppler waveforms

Explains vascular procedures to patients and families

Provides safety and comfort in accordance with the prescribed standards

Ensures that patient, practice physician, and referring physician expectations for technically superior cardiac testing are met

Communicates effectively with referring and ordering clinicians

Follows imaging protocols of the CVI, which are in accordance with the standards of The Miriam Hospital

Assists the Cardiac Testing Manager with maintaining ICAVL accreditation and with quality assurance/quality improvement activities

Maintains expertise in the professional discipline by participating in education-related professional activities and affiliations

Maintains safety and environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and procedures

Assists with cleaning and maintaining vascular lab equipment

Qualification

Vascular UltrasoundARDMS CertificationDuplex ScanningColor Flow ImagingPatient CareQuality AssuranceCommunication Skills

Required

Completion of a CAAEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited ultrasound program with concentration in Vascular Ultrasound

Certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible

Demonstrated knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients with consideration of human developmental stages and respect for cultural patterns in each step of the care process

One-year full-time clinical experience in Vascular Ultrasound