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Supervisory Med Inst Tech (Vascular)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

The Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) who will be responsible for operating and monitoring diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment associated with vascular and general sonography duties. This role requires advanced knowledge and skills in performing vascular sonography studies and supervising staff within the department.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinates technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the clinic or on the inpatient unit Portable and emergent examinations are required

Knows and understands the principles of grayscale and color Doppler ultrasound as well as segmental, plethysmography, pulse volume recordings, ankle brachial indices and pre-and post-exercise testing and equipment, and the highly specialized equipment well enough to approve the quality and acceptability or non-acceptability of each examination

Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam

Receives and identifies patients, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, carts and tables, positions the patient and performs examinations requested

Performs vascular sonography studies, records and prepares the processed media for interpretation by the staff radiologist. Maintains records of patients in the Vista radiology package and any other commercial PACS

Schedules and prepares patients for exams and explains-procedures to patients while performing the studies

Obtains pertinent diagnostic vascular examinations for the physician

Routinely performs vascular studies

Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest and extremities, retroperitoneal space, pelvis, OB, and Vascular studies

Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitations

Recognizes all the elements of a diagnostic ultrasound examination and consults with Staff Vascular Surgeons to determine the proper diagnosis

Knowledge of cross-sectional, coronal, longitudinal and variable plane vascular anatomy in normal and abnormal vessels, anatomical planes and tissue structures, physiologic effects of disease entities that impact the vascular system, signs and symptoms of acute and chronic vascular disease, and the characteristic appearance of aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, thromboses, stenosis, occlusions, AV fistulae, and morphology of atherosclerotic plaque formulation

Ability to provide Doppler information of central and peripheral arteries and veins; demonstrate characteristic differences related to the organs they supply; accurately quantify central and peripheral arterial vascular stenosis; and identify and correlate specific waveform analysis, plethysmograph tracings, velocity changes, and pressure gradients characteristic of normal, partially obstructed, or occluded vessels or grafts

Operate the instruments to extract the highest quality image utilizing the appropriate transducer frequency, Doppler angle, focal zones, gain, depth, color map, wall filter, and sample volume

Provide objective data to document progression or regression of disease

Performs training of technicians or technologists for any new ultrasound or vascular procedure

Performs routine clerical procedures as necessary

Reviews new developments in the field and provides recommendations

Maintains adequate supplies

Provides and sends ultrasound images and related information to the vascular surgeon responsible for the interpretation of the exams

Operates multi-image cameras

Assures that preventative maintenance and any required QA is completed in a timely manner

Performs or supervises routine housekeeping duties

Follows standard operating procedures for disinfection of ll transducers utilized

Be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed

Trains new and established technologists

Help develop, coordinate, and maintain formal orientation, training, and evaluation for established an incoming technologist. Responsible for teaching the correct methodology of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, theory of operations, and theory of interpretation of results to trainees. Assists in the development of new protocols, policies and procedure manuals

Preparing work assignments

Conducting performance appraisals, and other clinical and administrative responsibilities

Assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements, and the quality management program, assuring corrective action is initiated as needed

Assures orientation and competency assessment of assigned staff

Develops policies and procedures and Manages document control

Develops performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements

Assumes responsibility for professional and administrative management of an assigned area to include budget execution

Maintains interdepartmental relations with other services

Qualification

Vascular sonographyDoppler ultrasoundSupervisory experienceRegistered Vascular TechnologistBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPatient communicationTeam coordinationQuality assuranceTechnical training

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Citizenship of the United States

There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation

Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part

At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level listed above

Advanced knowledge of the most complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques

Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program

Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations

Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget

Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions

Preferred

Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is highly desirable

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable

Two years of hospital experience performing vascular studies. Must have one of the following registrations: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Supervisory experience a plus

Selective Placement Factor: Must be able to perform the following: Doppler vascular blood flow patterns, blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation involving multiple arterial and venous circulation systems, abdominal circulation, pre and post exercise volume readings, ankle brachia, indices, upper and lower extremity vein mapping, venous reflux and evaluation of DVT, AV fistula and AV graft, evaluation of AAA and post EVAR aorta, renal artery stenosis, carotid ultrasound with temporal tap, vertebral artery Doppler, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporal arteritis, renal transplant analysis

Benefits

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