Vascular Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000170790
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Echo/Vascular Lab

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Completion of formal Ultrasound Training Program with previous experience in a Vascular Laboratory.
• In such cases the candidate must sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire and pass the exam within the first year of hire or be terminated.

Preferred: N/A

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Days
• PD

• Checks physician s orders for specific test. Clarify ambiguous orders with referring physician. Evaluates indications for requested test per patient s history
• Collects all prescriptions, referrals and co-pays of outpatients when necessary. Ensure timeliness of testing after outpatient registration.
• Enters patient information onto Laboratory database. Adheres to departmental safety procedures during test
• Evaluates patient s ability to adequately cooperate/tolerate specific test modality. Performs physical assessment pertinent to vascular disease.
• Maintain equipment & exam rooms in neat & orderly manner. Inform supervisor of problem areas or equipment malfunctions.
• Notify referring physician of critical findings. Discuss results with physician if requested.
• Prepares preliminary report of results. Consults with colleagues or Medical Director if results are confusing or ambiguous.
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