PVL Technologist Advanced at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vascular Testing, Patient Care, Equipment Troubleshooting, Data Integrity, Training, Doppler Physics, Ultrasound Physics, Vascular Anatomy, Project Planning, Interdepartmental Service, Spectral Analyses, Analog Waveforms, Safety Maintenance, Communication, Team Collaboration, Operational Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment for new hires. This position works from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.., Monday to Friday with call rotation on weekends and holiday rotation. Responsibilities: Provide general information to patients and their significant others while performing vascular testing. Obtain detailed, accurate history on vascular patients. Display ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment and computer terminals and make minor repairs. Assist Director with daily operations of the Peripheral Vascular Lab. Under the supervision of the Director, participates in the planning and implementation of projects for improving Organizational Performance. Assist other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks. Make patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority. Obtain and calculate tracing, spectral analyses and analog waveforms for vascular tests. Enter data in computer and maintains data integrity. Participate in the training of new staff and students. Participate in continuing education within the department. Perform all studies offered in the Peripheral Vascular lab within six months of starting date. Maintain safety of vascular patients while in the department. Completion of formal training in an accredited Vascular Technology or Ultrasound program required or RVT or equivalent credential required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a progressive Vascular lab is required. Competency in all areas of non-invasive vascular testing. Knowledge of vascular anatomy in order to provide physicians with preliminary test interpretations, to recommend vascular testing and to scan appropriate vessels. Knowledge of Doppler and ultrasound physics when performing vascular exams. Will consider less experience or new graduate for the PVL Technologist role. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registry required RVT or Equivalent credential. CPR or BLS Required. Act 33, 34, 73 or as required by business unit. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist OR Registered Vascular Technologist Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The PVL Technologist Advanced is responsible for performing vascular testing, providing information to patients, and assisting in the daily operations of the Peripheral Vascular Lab. They will also participate in training new staff and maintaining patient safety.