The Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) is expected to perform the full range of vascular ultrasound procedures including the most complex and non-routine, making appropriate adjustments to obtain results required for clinical diagnosis and documentation and will perform all examinations, as needed, in the cardiovascular lab.
The duties and responsibilities of the Vascular Technician including but are not limited to the following: Maintains current knowledge and answers questions from team members on procedures, policies, and directives. Instructs new Vascular Technologists in specific tasks and job techniques, as assigned. Maintains knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide an optimal teaching environment for students precepted within the Vascular Lab. Collects and maintains patient records in the Vascular Lab. Enters patient data into the computerized vascular data registry. Monitors quality assurance programs. Reports to the physician and documents on the patient's record the test results. Notifies the Vascular Lab supervisor, on in their absence, the Vascular CRNP or physician of critical situations requiring emergent intervention. Makes necessary referrals to appropriate disciplines, i.e., Vascular Surgery, Neurology Clinics or Emergency Department. Understands the various clinics and the distinct patient populations appropriate for each clinic to ensure that clinic slots are utilized appropriately and to ensure access metrics are met. Exercises good judgment, alertness, and precision in timing according to the needs of the patient and the action of other Vascular Lab personnel. Maintain superior clinical skills, allowing for incumbent to sign off staff members on clinical competencies for all vascular studies on an annual basis and/or with any changes in processes/equipment. Adjusts patient examination priorities as needed to accommodate urgent and emergent testing. Is able to assist in the evaluation of consults from outlying VAs to determine need for testing prior Vascular Surgery clinic evaluation. Ability to communicate with providers across multiple service lines to ensure that the Vascular Lab staffs are providing proper testing for patients and to educate providers regarding various testing procedures, results, etc. Assists in the budget management of the Vascular Lab, ordering necessary supplies and determining priority of ordering new or replacement equipment. Awareness of contact persons in Biomed, work order process, and/or equipment company technical support personnel to notify in case of equipment failure. Serves as a reference person in the education of allied health personnel. Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships with patients and their families and multidisciplinary team members with whom the incumbent interacts. Identifies the patient, explains the procedure, ascertains the patient and/or family understanding and is aware of the patient's needs and privacy throughout the examination. Demonstrates a working understanding of other areas of the hospital. Seeks educational opportunities to keep abreast of advances in the vascular field of technology. Implements changes as needed to integrate new procedures and technologies. Maintains a working knowledge of the computerized equipment used to perform testing. Utilizes new techniques to provide the quality exams Maintaining registration through a designated certifying body, preferably Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Performs the following non-invasive examinations: Pulse volume recordings, segmental pressures, Doppler evaluation and reactive hyperemia for PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Venous Duplex Imaging for venous thrombosis of the extremities, with knowledge of how impedance plethysmography is performed. Venous reflux testing evaluation for venous insufficiency. Duplex examination of the carotid arteries for cerebral arterial disease.TCP02(transcutaneous oximetry) testing for wound healing potential. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome evaluation. Arterial duplex imaging of vascular bypass grafts and hemodialysis access grafts. Assists and/or performs pseudo aneurysm compression. Assists the physician in treatment of a pseudo aneurysm with thrombin injection by providing continued duplex imaging throughout the procedure. Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm M-F Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-649-08 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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