Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III (Echo / Vasc)

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

Using cardiovascular imaging equipment and standards, the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist prepares and performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular or echocardiographic diagnostic procedures.
• Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
• Reads, comprehends and transcribes imaging order, engaging with physician when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Measure, evaluate and record gradients using pressure measurements recorded with Doppler ultrasound system.
• Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Other information:

Required

• Five (5) years of experience performing cardiovascular imaging.
• Dual registered as Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS, RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT, RVS) through CCI or ARDMS
• Education or graduation from an accredited cardiovascular sonography program.
• BLS certification
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) tools

Preferred

• Degree in Allied Health field
• Experience with EPIC and CV-Synapse EMR tools

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 28.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.