Vascular Technologist
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Jackson Heights
Posted on: March 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPerforms vascular studies on assigned patients.
Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing,
high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.
Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies
and performs related administrative tasks. Job
Responsibility1.Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam.
Positions patient on examination table according to departmental
standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman's
terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for
correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and
to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
4.Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely
fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results,
using technical judgment.
5.Performs physiologic arterial testing of upper/lower extremities
utilizing analogue waveforms, segmental pressures,
photoplethysmography, pulse volume recording, exercise or hyperemia
response, and duplex imaging.
6.Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using transcranial
duplex imaging.
7.Performs upper/lower extremity venous testing utilizing duplex
imaging.
8.Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and
reports any changes in patient's condition and/or motor abnormality
complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in
accordance with procedures.
9.Documents image details and labels study. Maintains records and
logs exams performed.
10.Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound
equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
11.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted
here are considered essential functions of the job under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but
considered related are not essential functions.Job
QualificationVocational or Technical school Diploma required.
Current Registered Vascular Technologist OR Registered Vascular
Specialist certification, required.
Specialized certifications, as needed.
1-3 years of technical experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith
determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to
a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job
advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a
team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be
considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line,
years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated
contracts, budget and internal equity).Required
Keywords: Northwell Health, New York , Vascular Technologist, Other , Jackson Heights, New York
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