Job Title: Vascular Ultrasound Technologist/ RVT

Department: Clinical Staff

Reports To: Office Manager

Location(s): The Vascular Experts - New London

Pay Status: Full time

Competitive pay

Shift: 1st shift

 

 

 

 

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of specialized technical tasks using state of the art ultrasound technologies that will collect reflected echoes and form images that are interpreted for use in diagnosis and treatment by the physician.

Reliable, Hard Working, and must be Team Player. Flexibility to cover multiple locations

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Prepares medical equipment, instruments, sterile procedures and medical supplies

Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures which include proper positioning, adequately explaining procedures to patients and relieving fear and concern of the patient.+

Assist medical and professional personnel during diagnostic procedures

Handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, making the physician aware of image reading and alerting physician of patient discomfort or changes in conditions

Evaluate and analyze image quality to obtain adequate representation of pathogenic conditions and sufficient coverage of test area

Processes films in accordance with standard procedures or techniques

Maintain patient records including images and reports

Verify correct patient information links into the appropriate patient chart

Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning

Clean and sterilize instruments and stock supplies as required

Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, staff and medical residents

Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or other authorized TVE Manager or Executive

 

Required Experience, Education & Licensure:

Candidates and incumbents must possess an Associates Degree (or equivalent) in Imaging technologies with at least one (1) years of directly related experience in a hospital, surgical center or related environment. RVT or eligible to obtain registry. Incumbent must also possess an active, professional license issued by the State if required. Must have knowledge of ultrasonic physics and instrumentation as well as mechanical, electrical and ultrasound safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment.

 

Job Types: Full-time