Vascular Sonographer, Vascular Surgery Clinic - Palo Alto & Emeryville

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This position is for our Vascular Surgery Clinic and will share time between the Emeryville and Palo Alto location (about half and half).

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Registered Vascular Sonographer Technologist (RVT) reports to the Supervisor or Manager and performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited supervision.

The vascular technologist uses ultrasound as well as other diagnostic instruments to image and evaluate the conditions of the arteries and veins in the body

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations; performs the following procedures : cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and abdominal duplex, segmental blood pressure and exercise testing, and physiology evaluations and other tests as determined by the Technical and Medical Directors of the vascular lab.

Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patients; ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the technologist's care.

Assesses the patient and correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed; consults supervisor when necessary to determine appropriate vascular lab procedure and consults with referring MD and / or patient chart regarding patient's history when necessary.

Provides technical and nursing aid for surgical, biopsy, and aspiration procedures.

Recognizes the significance of all structures visualized on the monitor and is able to differentiate normal from abnormal and recognize artifacts;

understands when to seek advice. Recognizes the limitations of electronic equipment. Follows protocols and is able to deviate from normal techniques when clinically necessary

Education Qualifications

Graduate from a diagnostic ultrasound training program (2-4 years)

Experience Qualifications

1 to 2 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience including internship

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to understand the physical and psychological needs of the patient

Ability to work effectively as a team player

Knowledge of cardiovascular principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment involved in the performance of all vascular sonography procedures

Skill : Cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images

Licenses and Certifications

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist .

ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography .

BLS - Basic Life Support .

These principles apply to ALL employees :

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Know Me : Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

Show Me the Way : Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

Coordinate for Me : Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $68.92 - $77.61 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.