Registered Vascular Tech - Vascular Surgery Office, Albany
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Mechanicville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Department/Unit:Surgery Vascular TechWork Shift:Day (United
States of America)Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - Full
Time Vascular Surgery Office - Albany, NYWork schedule: Monday -
Friday We are seeking a Registered Vascular Technologist to join
our outpatient Vascular Surgery team located in Albany, NY! Albany
Med's Vascular Surgery has one of the most highly regarded vascular
teams and is the largest provider in the northeast. The team is
visited regularly by colleagues worldwide and has pioneered
numerous procedures that are now standard in the field.Our team is
comprised of physicians who are experts in both traditional open
surgery and minimally invasive techniques for managing a wide range
of vascular conditions. In fact, we are a national leader in the
number of surgical and endovascular procedures performed.The RVT is
proficient in all noninvasive diagnostic testing to detect vascular
disease and reports findings of exams to medical staff. Must
perform clinical assessment of patients and provide basic patient
care while testing is being performed.Responsibilities:--- Must
follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols--- Able to
independently conduct all vascular testing including but not
limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume
recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids,
bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis
access scans--- Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms
including documentation of patient's medical and surgical history
and presenting symptoms--- Perform vascular testing at various
on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR,
etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading
of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various
locations using personal transportation--- Responsible for accurate
and reproducible data collection, insuring, that laboratory
specific policies and protocols are followed--- Report findings of
diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff
and others--- Complete necessary documentation of tests including
billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory
records--- Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging
equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep
lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform
Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction---
Proactive approach to obtain necessary CME's to maintain individual
credentials--- Provide a safe and positive experience for the
patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere---
Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and
on- call to cover inpatients --- Perform other related duties as
required--- Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while
adhering to IAC standards and protocols--- Demonstrate flexibility
and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity---
Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work
assigned and achieve desired results --- Collect and analyze
ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and
report findings Key Skills:--- Effectively communicate on a wide
range of issues with patients, staff and visitors--- Demonstrate
flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce
diversity--- Coordinate resources with patient demands; set
priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results--- Collect
and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic
data and report findingsQualifications:--- Certification as a
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or RVS recommended---
Associates in sonography program in vascular technology strongly
preferred--- New graduates, or cross-trained technologists must
obtain RVT or RVS within one year from hire --- Has less than 2
years experience in the Karmody Vascular Laboratory, or less than 5
years experience in a general or vascular ultrasound department at
an outside facilitySalary Range: $33.55/hr - $46.03/hrThank you for
your interest in Albany Medical Center!---Albany Medical is an
equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to
information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its
patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to
HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated
by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are
expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need
to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned
duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of
information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable
efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,
shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected
from unauthorized access and modification.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , Registered Vascular Tech - Vascular Surgery Office, Albany, Administration, Clerical , Mechanicville, New York
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