Reg Vascular Technologist - MMG Vascular Surgery - FT DAY
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Title: Reg Vascular Technologist - MMG Vascular Surgery - FT DAY
Job
Date: Mar 25, 2024
Facility: MMG Specialists LLC (7400)
Summary
The Registered Vascular Technologist is responsible for operating
ultrasound equipment to perform examinations. Models appropriate
behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and
Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
N/A
- Certification and registration as a Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer through ARDMS in Vascular Technology
- Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Current Associates are
required to have BLS Certification.
PREFERRED:
Graduate from a CAAHEP or CMA approved ultrasound/vascular
technology education program.
N/A
N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Skill in performing ultrasound examinations in designated
areas.
- Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials,
such as patient records and technical manuals.
- Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and
patients and their families.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise
independent judgment.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain
control of work flow. Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs Ultrasound examinations as established in the Vascular
Laboratory Book of Examination Protocols.
- Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of
patient records; reports findings accurately and on time.
- Assists in the development of others through guidance and
teaching.
- Promotes professional practice of all members of the vascular
surgery team. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation
activities and maintains measures to ensure hospital, Joint
Commission and other quality standards are met.
- Ensures that equipment performance is optimum, performs
appropriate quality control test and adjustments to maximize image
quality.
- Obtains required Continuing Education and Certification
necessary to for the Ultrasound Lab to maintain accreditation with
the Intersocial Commission Accreditation of Vascular Labs (ICAVL)
and American Institute Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Seeks out
appropriate Continuing Education offerings to enhance technical
skills, maintain certifications, and improve exam quality.
- Ensures that patient care or department related communications
are coordinated among all vascular surgery team members.
- Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson,
departmental committees or group meetings as appointed or
assigned.
- Maintains supply inventory, including film, drugs, and other
expendable supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Physical
Requirements
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing,
pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work -
exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.
of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including
color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an
activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data
and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
- Handling and administering narcotics periodically throughout
shift. Nearest Major Market: Memphis
Job Segment: Vascular, Medical Technologist, Patient Care,
Ultrasound, Radiology, Healthcare
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