Who We Are:
St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.
Come Grow With Us!
Type: Per Diem
Shift: Varies
Hours: Varies
Pay: $52.38 - $60.62 hourly depending upon years of experience
Job Summary:
The Vascular Technologist operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2-dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of arterial and vascular studies for use by professional personnel in diagnosis of disease. Performs duplex vascular scans including 2D, color and pulsed wave Doppler examinations evaluating arterial and venous structures, including measurement and calculation of percent of stenosis of arteries and presence of deep vein thrombosis, plus ABI and PUR studies.
Responsibilities:
Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2-dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of arterial and vascular studies
Assist physicians during procedures
Perform duplex vascular scans including 2D, color and pulsed wave Doppler examinations
Evaluate arterial and venous structures, including measurement of all calculation of percent of stenosis of arteries and presence of deep vein thrombosis
Perform sonography exams ensuring that request conforms with doctor's order in patient's chart
Explain process to patient and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for required exposure to ultrasound waves
Select appropriate ultrasonic recording parameters for procedures
Assess patient needs and provide clinical intervention recognizing the age and psychosocial needs of the patient
Maintain area of responsibility in a clean and proper appearance
Requirements: