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Detroit Medical Center · 3 weeks ago

Vascular Ultrasound Tech Contingent Rotate

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Detroit Medical Center is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research, particularly in vascular services among others. The Vascular Ultrasound Tech is responsible for performing noninvasive peripheral vascular imaging and Doppler procedures, interpreting results to assist in the diagnosis of vascular diseases, and participating in research and teaching activities.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs noninvasive peripheral vascular imaging and Doppler procedures; interprets and reports preliminary results of peripheral vascular imaging procedures to aid in the diagnosis of arterial, venous and cerebral vascular disease and disorders in patients

Performs all types of arterial and venous examinations with noninvasive equipment for the purpose of aiding in diagnosis and evaluation of vascular disease in the head, abdomen, upper and lower extremities and anatomical and functional assessment as required (for example: Dialysis Access and Transcranial Doppler)

Interprets and reports preliminary results of tests in patient's charts; confers with physician regarding test results as required

Evaluates and interprets vascular studies performed in laboratory, assessing the need for further testing

Performs additional tests as necessary and /or confers with supervisor to determine if additional testing is required

Participates in vascular research studies; gathers research data, conducts studies, analyzes and reports findings to principal investigator

Participates in teaching vascular procedures to residents, fellows and student technicians

Schedules patient tests and answers telephone as necessary

Operates, cleans and performs minor maintenance and repairs of testing equipment and machinery to maintain them in proper operating condition according to established standards

Inventories departmental supplies; orders and restocks supplies as needed

Participates in process improvement and quality improvement initiatives

Maintains a professional knowledge base through conference attendance and professional organizations

Qualification

RVT certificationVascular imagingDoppler proceduresBLS certificationMechanical skillsAnalytical skillsClinical skillsVisual acuityVascular drugsInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree in science or applied sciences from an accredited College or University, or equivalent, in order to be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system and to comprehend theoretical and conceptual basis of related test procedures

Certification as a RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or registry eligible. ARDMS is preferred. Registry-eligible candidates must be registered as a RVT or RVS within 12 months of hire

BLS (Basic Life Support) Required

Analytical and clinical skills necessary to perform assigned clinical procedures recognize unusual symptoms or reactions and take appropriate action

Visual, aural and perceptual acuity necessary to analyze variations in clinical findings, monitor data and recognize and measure variations in procedure results

Mechanical skills necessary to perform minor maintenance, repair and calibration of diagnostic equipment

Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with a variety of patients and hospital personnel in a sensitive patient care environment

Skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Knowledge of effects of vascular drugs and pathologies on procedure results

Preferred

Concentration in extra-cerebral and peripheral vascular strongly preferred

Company

Detroit Medical Center

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Detroit Medical Center is a hospital.

Founded in 1886

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.dmc.org/

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