Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist
Job ID:
R130576
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Location:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – 1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
25
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Part time AM .5 FTE ( 2 days one week and 3 days second week)
Position Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of vascular experience or a graduate from an accredited vascular program with a minimum of an associate's degree
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or become RVT/RVS no later than 9 months after hire
This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Ability to work well with others
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Good computer skills able to navigate Windows~based applications
BLS
RVT or RVS Ability to be flexible to work weekends and holidays take call for back~up weekends and STAT exams.
Ability to perform lifting and transferring related to patient care (lifting in medium weight category ~ up to 20~50 lbs, occasionally).
Ability to move ultrasound equipment for portable studies to various nursing units.
Ability to communicate with patients and to respond to patients in a timely manner.
Ability to work in fast~paced environment with established time constraints.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose:
Performs noninvasive vascular studies (abdominal, arterial, carotid, transcranial, pseudoanneurysms, penile, venous and intraoperative surgery scanning). Provides related clerical responsibilities necessary for physician interpretation and department record keeping.
Accountabilities:
Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine vascular procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols
Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient's needs (under the supervision of the lab's medical director) within established departmental protocols
Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work environment
Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals
Participates in the department QA program/accreditation process
Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows
Participates in maintaining professional growth, self~development objectives and skill enhancement
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
