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Vascular Technician I

Kaiser Permanente

Honolulu, HI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Develop Methodologies, Disease, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Products, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Order Supplies, Patient Assessment, Patient Charts, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Statistics, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Test Equipment, Testing, Training Program, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Honolulu, HI
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Summary:
Conducts non-invasive vascular studies including ultrasound. Prepares test results. Maintains equipment and vascular database. Essential Responsibilities:

  • Explains test procedures and purpose. Demonstrates equipment for patient. Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic tests and medical procedures. Observes, monitors, and evaluates patient condition during and after procedures.

  • Assists physician in developing new techniques and procedures. Assists provider in patient examination and procedures. Prepares exam results for interpretation by physician. Reads and assesses diagnostic test abnormalities.

  • Consults with provider concerning procedures and patient condition. Follows standard infection control procedures. Monitors and evaluates test readings during procedures. Alerts physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.

  • Responds to emergencies and stat requests. Transports patients to/from procedure area.

  • Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures. Operates ultrasound equipment.

  • Schedules patient appointments/procedures. Records and charts patient data using proper CPT and ICD9. Interviews patients and collects patient data. Takes patient medical and prescription history. Reviews patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.

  • Compiles data for Quality Assurance. Completes diagnostic examination requisitions. Completes forms and records.

  • Issues reports on findings. Looks up and reports test results as requested.

  • Prepares lab worksheets. Performs accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures.

  • Indexes studies for future reference. Scans, reads, and calculates machine tracings.

  • Maintains current records of all meetings. Records and maintains daily log and files of complete studies. Records and maintains log of procedures. Prepares workload statistics. Enters into vascular database.

  • Ensures equipment is available for procedures and examinations. Calibrates and adjusts equipment as needed. Arranges for repair of equipment. Maintains equipment in good working order. Performs minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment. Test equipment.

  • Prepares and processes supplies, equipment and instruments. Fills requests for equipment and supplies. Maintains and orders supplies. Prepares procedure and exam rooms. Selects and sets out appropriate and sterile supplies. Disposes of expendable medical supplies and contaminated materials.

  • Maintains sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Receives sorts and decontaminates equipment. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.

  • Coordinates department activities with other departments.

  • Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel. Provides functional direction to assigned staff.

  • Attends conferences, meetings and in-service training programs. Serves as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.

  • Assures ICAVL standards are adhered to.


Basic Qualifications:Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in vascular setting.

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in duplex carotid, venous, and peripheral arterial scanning.

Education
  • Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA; or equivalent related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of common consequences of vascular trauma, including hemorrhage, hematoma, false aneurysm and arterio-venous fistulae and how non-invasive testing methods may be used to help identify these abnormalities.
  • Advanced knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of vascular disease.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, problem solving, interpersonal relations and customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associates degree in related field.

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers

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