Job Details:

Summary:

The Registered Vascular Ultrasound Tech primarily specializes in the utilization of cardio vascular ultrasound equipment as necessary, and performs echocardiography and arterial vascular examinations under the direction of a cardiologist.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a basic history and physical prior to the patient's non-invasive evaluation, to ensure there is a proper indication to perform any examination
• Enters patient information into the demographic screen on each ultrasound machine and in to the reporting software. Accurately bills examinations and completes charge sheets appropriately
• Performs non-invasive diagnostic vascular examinations in an out-patient setting, including peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, dialysis access, cerebrovascular, intracranial cerebrovascular, abdominal arterial, and abdominal venous evaluations
• Performs all examinations in accordance with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) standards and department protocols
• Performs same day and emergent add-ons as required, compares evaluation to previous evaluations as necessary, interprets the findings of each exam and is able to accurately report the findings in a preliminary report format in a timely manner upon completion of the study, ensures that all referring providers are notified with findings for all same day emergent add-ons
• Interprets evaluations and provides a preliminary report following completion of evaluation, and compares evaluation to previous evaluations as necessary
• Serves as a liaison between patients, interpreting physicians and referring providers; explains testing procedures to patient, and ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician
• Performs related duties as required
• Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Two years’ technical experience in vascular technology required and four to five years of experience in the field preferred.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology with a degree or certification in an allied health field. 

Licenses / Certifications: Certified in Vascular Technology by an approved course of study. Must be a RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist.

Other: N/A

Special Requirements: N/A

About Us:

Bon Secours Charity Medical Group

Bon Secours Charity Medical Group, part of Bon Secours Charity Health Systems (BSCHS), a regional network of more than 120 primary care physicians and specialists from a broad array of medical specialties. BSCHS, a member of WMCHealth Network, includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY.