Reg Vascular Ultrasound Tech TRI Vascular Buffalo Main St - Catholic Health : Job Details

Salary: 35.13-52.96 USD

Facility: Trinity Vascular Buffalo Main St

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Monday through Friday anytime between 7am - 5:30pm

Summary:

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

+ AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred

+ BLS recommended

+ ARDMS RVT certification or registry eligible. Must have current certification for ARDMS RVT within one year of hire

EXPERIENCE

+ One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or one (1) year clinical experience as a graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography program that includes a clinical internship

+ Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Good judgment

+ Analytical ability

+ Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients

+ Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions. These must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance

+ Must be organized in maintaining workflow

+ Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Required to travel to other TM affiliated locations

+ Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice

+ Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process

+ May be exposed to infectious disease processes

ENVIRONMENT

+ Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions

+ Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting

+ Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines

+ Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative

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