• Reg Vascular Ultrasound Tech TRI Vascular Buffalo…

    Catholic Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary: 36.01-54.01 USD

     

    Facility: Trinity Vascular Buffalo Main St

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

     

    Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days

    Hours:

    8-4 M-F or 730-530 - 4 10 Hour days

    Summary:

    The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred

    + BLS recommended

    + ARDMS RVT certification or registry eligible. Must have current certification for ARDMS RVT within one year of hire

    EXPERIENCE

    + One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or one (1) year clinical experience as a graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography program that includes a clinical internship

    + Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Good judgment

    + Analytical ability

    + Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    + Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients

    + Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions. These must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance

    + Must be organized in maintaining workflow

    + Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    + Required to travel to other TM affiliated locations

    + Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice

    + Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process

    + May be exposed to infectious disease processes

    ENVIRONMENT

    + Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions

    + Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting

    + Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines

    + Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative

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