Vascular Technologist
Job Description
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Vascular Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work with our surgeons in an outpatient setting. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Performing ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries.
• Assisting with the interpretation of study results.
• Serving as a senior technical resource for the laboratory.
• Participating in the orientation and training of new members of non-invasive vascular laboratory and ongoing training of technologists and visiting students.
• Interacting with multiple databases and patient's EMR as part of testing.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Is proficient at vascular ultrasounds and
• Has RVT credentials.
• Is adept at working with various MDs.
• Feels confident working in a group as well as independently.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Performs carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
- Dictation of preliminary reports for physician.
- Consults with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results. Maintains records of testing for documentation.
- Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
- Provide training and acts as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
- Provide testing for add-on emergency patients. Maintains continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
- Maintain records and documents for accreditation of vascular lab.
- Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including product and service quotes.
- Performs any Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree or certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques.
Certifications:
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or other appropriate national certification.
- Current RVT or registry eligible. (Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire.)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Complexity of Work:
- All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
- World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
- Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
- Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
- Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
- Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
- Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
- This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
Work Experience:
- Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree or certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques.
- Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology, and physics.
Physical Requirements:
- Essential Duties: Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
- Good hand coordination for positioning of prove and equipment.
- Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
- Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
- Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
- Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
- Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
