Vascular Technologist - Carle Health

Overview:Responsibilities:Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper vascular protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the cardiologists when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Cardiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licenses are held by the technologist/sonographer.Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.Stays current in vascular ultrasound and associated procedures, cardiac also preferred. Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques. Protects ultrasound patients by adhering to safety policies and protocols. Protects health care organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.Qualifications:License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); RVT(ARDMS) or RVS(CCI) within 1 year - Varies

Education:
College Diploma: Related Field; Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology

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