We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Vascular Technologist - NYU Langone Cardiology - East Patchogue.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing all vascular ultrasound studies including carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography and ankle-brachial index studies.
All studies must adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC and ACR standards.
Job Responsibilities :
- Performs all vascular ultrasound studies including carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography and ankle-brachial index studies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
- Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient’s ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient.
Technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy at all times.
Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents the scans according to departmental procedures.
Enters, maintains and records all pertinent patient data. Must use good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses.
- Usage of highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies.
- Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Compares present vascular studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status.
- Responsible for the vascular lab’s preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC or ACR) and submitting appropriate studies to management for accreditation application.
- Schedules and leads quarterly Quality Assurance meetings with all practice staff.
- Provides training to vascular technologists when necessary.
- Works with practice management and regional supervisors in identifying staffing gaps.
- Provides schedule oversight and coordinates staffing coverage with practice management and regional supervisor.
- Carries out assignments within a realistic period.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
To qualify you must have a Completion of an accredited program in vascular ultrasound.
Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)
Three to five years experience in a vascular technologist role.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must maintain active registry status.
Required Licenses : Reg Cardiac Sonographer - Cert, Reg Vascular Technologist-Cert
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.