Vascular Technologist Reg (FT-Day), Barnegat NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000171434
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Ocean Heart and Vascular

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor s degree in Ultrasonography, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or a relevant health sciences field

Preferred:

• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasonography training program.
• Two (2) years of vascular imaging experience
• Registered in vascular and echocardiography ultrasound (RVT or RVS and RCS or RDCS)

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-time Schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The sonographer will evaluate complex disease states using state of the art equipment in arterial and venous testing and participate in daily maintenance and care of equipment.
• All examinations are performed within standard protocols on adults and geriatric patients. The sonographer performs examinations in a medical group setting with portable equipment.
• The sonographer communicates preliminary impressions of examination results to referring physicians.
• Perform diagnostic vascular examinations according to standardized laboratory protocols; deviating from normal techniques when necessary to provide the best possible results.
• Perform diagnostic vascular examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate structures, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Perform non-invasive arterial Doppler studies utilizing segmental pressures, volume pulse recordings and Doppler waveform patterns at various levels in the arms and legs with occasional treadmill testing to evaluate arterial circulation.
• Perform venous examinations of arms and legs with Doppler and color duplex scanning using compression maneuvers and imaging, for detection of deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis and/or valvular incompetence, which may include mapping of the superficial veins for size and depth.
• Perform carotid duplex examinations to evaluate blood flow and plaque characteristics in the carotid and vertebral arteries with both real time imaging and spectral analysis using color capabilities.
• Perform other vascular examinations using color duplex and Doppler to help the physicians assess, diagnose and treat aortic aneurysms, thoracic outlet syndrome, popliteal entrapment, Raynaud s syndrome, renal artery stenosis, bypass graft patency, dialysis fistula/graft patency and post-operative angioplasties and stentings.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.