Employment Type:

Part time

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Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, non-invasive vascular testing is conducted to provide data used by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disorders. Responsible for daily operations of the vascular laboratory with duties including, but not limited to, performing high quality diagnostic non-invasive vascular testing, providing complete and accurate written and verbal preliminary reports for physician review, and operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment. In doing so, sets up equipment, gathers pertinent information from patients, explains test procedures to patients and operates equipment. Observe patients during procedures and alerts supervisor, physicians and/or nursing personnel to abnormalities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for interpreting the physician’s orders and contacting physician offices to clarify orders.

• Competently identify, record, and adapt procedures to anatomical and pathological variations.

• Explain test procedure(s) to patients and/or family members to allay fears and elicit cooperation. Instruct and/or assist patients in preparing for test procedures.

• Interview patients to gather and record pertinent personal and medical information and perform physical examination of patients.

• Perform clinical assessments and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations that meet the expectations of the reading Vascular Surgeon.

• Examining/scanning areas of the body using proper positioning techniques.

• Follow established protocols and procedures.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to adapt to patient care from neonatal to geriatric.

• Perform and or assist the physician with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, including the brain, abdomen, peripheral venous and peripheral arterial.

• May serve as mentor/preceptor to new hire and/or student.

• Assist in performance improvement activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Requires Associate Degree in Applied Science of Vascular Technology, or completion of an accredited Vascular Sonography program.

• Applicants must be registered through ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS).

• 6-12 months related experience is preferred.

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran