Philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Enter charges into Penn Chart as part of clinical work flow Ancillary • Stock supplies, linens, etc. and assist technical director in ordering supplies Responsibilities: Essential Accountabilities: • Perform vascular laboratory testing according to department protocols • Assess patients and obtain pertinent vascular history • Utilizes resources to obtain pertinent clinical information: Penn Chart and ProSolv • Performs appropriate testing procedures per orders and/or to obtain clinically necessary information • Prepare accurate and complete preliminary reports • Works independently without direct physician supervision • Communicates effectively with physicians and other health care providers in relaying test results and in determining specific testing required Non-essential Accountabilities: • Assists in the clerical, reception and billing duties as needed • Maintains equipment and lab supplies appropriately • Exhibits stewardship in the use of equipment and supplies • Works according to the UPHS Mission Statement • Perform testing for research studies according to the protocols established by the investigators • Treats patients, family members, other personnel with respect and dignity • Maintain RVT credential • Provides environment for patient care that insures privacy and confidentiality • Willingly assists other vascular specialists in performing tests or interpreting test results • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Credentials: • ARDMS, RDMS, RVS or RVT (Required) • Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: • Education Specialization: Graduate of accredited ultrasound technology program, Or 1+ years Clinical experience in performing vascular lab testing • Must possess skills in performing Vascular Lab testing We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Summary: Clinical • Performs all aspects and modes vascular laboratory testing, including arterial, venous, cerebrovascular and visceral according to established procedures and protocols • Performs patient assessment, obtains pertinent history, review orders to insure correct and accurate testing is performed • Prepares preliminary report of test results and communicates results to the referring health care provider • Maintains accurate and complete patient records including worksheets, photographs, videotapes, paper and computerized reports • Assists technical director in compilation of quality assurance and improvement programs.