-
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
- Beth Israel Lahey Health (Boston, MA)
-
**Job Type:** Regular
**Time Type:** Full time
**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)
**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Summary: Assists the Supervisor with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory and training staff as needed. Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of vascular disease and new procedures, as they evolve
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.
+ Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
+ Coordinates work schedule with Supervisor/Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
+ Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while in the technologist/sonographers care.
+ Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patients. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
+ Vocational or Technical training required in Vascular Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasound. Bachelor's degree preferred in Vascular Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasound
+ ARDMS- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required,. and certification required: Basic Life Support certification, Registered vascular Tech- RVT or Registered Vascular Specialist- RVS
+ 1-2 years related work experience required.
+ Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Competencies:
**Written Communications:** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
**Oral Communications:** Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
**Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
**Team Work:** Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
**Customer Service:** Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled
-
Recent Jobs
-
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
- Beth Israel Lahey Health (Boston, MA)