Vascular Technologist Lakeland Heart And Vascular

Job Summary

Performs basic diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the physician and documents findings. Assists physicians with invasive procedures as needed. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Essential Functions

• Obtains a complete and comprehensive patient history. Operates ultrasound equipment competently to provide quality diagnostic studies that meets the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.

• Performs various diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the referring physician and/or radiologists so that they meet the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.

• Documents quality images, including pathology noted during real time scanning. As necessary, assists physicians during invasive procedures.

• Maintains a clean work environment and stocks rooms with supplies as needed. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.

• Supports objectives set by lead ultrasonographer, imaging specialist, supervisor and/or manager. Assists imaging specialist / manager in credentialing and competencies set forth by Spectrum Health and various regulatory agencies.

• Auditory capability to hear tone and pitch fluctuations such as that associated with Doppler, vascular and cardiac studies.

• Visual acuity associated with vascular doppler and flow studies. Have the corrected vision equivalent and ability necessary to perform, evaluate & determine appropriate, normal & abnormal, diagnosis for ultrasound.

• Assignments are moderately complex; follows established protocols and has some flexibility in exercising judgement within established parameters. Works under minimal supervision/instruction; may serve as technical specialist/trainer and mentor to less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in related field

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree

• 2 years of relevant experience in ultrasound Required

• CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required And

• CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required And

• CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Sites Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Vascular Sonographer (VS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Vascular Sites Upon Hire required And

• CRT-Breast (BR) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Breast Center Sites Excluding Regionals not performing Breast Imaging Imaging Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Breast Sonographer (BS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Breast Center Sites Excluding Regionals not performing Breast Imaging Upon Hire required

• CRT-Pediatric Sonographer (PS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography HDVCH Sites Upon Hire preferred

• CRT-Musculoskeletal (MSK) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography MSK Sites Upon Hire preferred

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

• CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 7 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Frequently

• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Frequently

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Driving: Seldom

• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

• Handling: Frequently

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs : Frequently

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph

Department Name

Cardiovascular Practice HB - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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