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Trinity Health MI · 2 weeks ago

Vascular Technologist II

Brighton, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Trinity Health MI is a prominent healthcare organization dedicated to compassionate care, and they are seeking a Vascular Technologist II. The role involves conducting noninvasive vascular tests to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating arterial and venous disorders, while ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Interviews patients in order to gather and record pertinent personal and medical information, and perform physical examination of patients

Obtains blood pressure, assessing peripheral pulse by (manual) palpitation and (instrument) Doppler auscultation, and inspecting color, temperature and overall integrity of limbs

Explains test procedure(s) to patients and/or family members to allay fears and elicit cooperation. Instructs and/or assists patients in preparing for test procedures

Determines appropriate positioning of patients and equipment in order to obtain graphic responses, and lifts and positions patients according to diagnostic procedure specified

Operates specialized equipment including ocular phylethsymongraph, carotid phonoangiogram, and pulse volume recorder and impedance phlethsymograph to conduct non-invasive vascular tests

Observes patients during procedures and notifies physicians and/or appropriate nursing personnel of any irregularities

Mounts test graphs for physicians’ review, interpretation, and evaluation

Performs minor adjustments to testing equipment and notifies supervisor of serious malfunctions

Receives requests for procedures and arranges for patient testing by ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available to perform requested test

Maintains equipment in a clean and proper working order and replenishes supplies as necessary

Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, filing records, preparing bills, and so forth

Qualification

Vascular testingEquipment operationPatient care techniquesMedical Technology degreeAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Requires Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, or completion of an accredited ultrasongrapher program

6-12 months related experience is preferred

Knowledge of physical sciences including anatomy and physiology as normally acquired through completion of an accredited ultrasound program or allied health program

Approximately 3-6 months on the job experience necessary in order to gain competency in techniques of vascular testing and equipment operation, and to gain knowledge of patient care techniques

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients when allaying fears and eliciting cooperation, and to relay patient information to physicians and nursing personnel

Analytical skills necessary in order to position patient to obtain best graphic responses and to recognize irregularities and notify appropriate personnel

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for approximately 50% of work time when positioning patients, operating equipment, observing patient responses and recording patient information in patient charts

Ability to walk and stand for approximately 50% of work time when administering tests, and to lift and position patients and equipment for approximately 10% of work time