Certified Vascular Ultrasound Technologist KMH
Location: Kenmore, NY, United States
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Job Description
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings, Days, with call, weekend and holiday rotation
Hours: Varied hours 7-3p, 7-8p, 8-9p, 10-11p with call
Summary:
Under the direction of a Radiologist and/or a Site Manger / Director, performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves. After post hire training, an Ultrasound technologist will demonstrate the ability to, and perform, a variety of technical procedures at a proficient level. Ultrasound technologists will participate in after hours and weekend call rotations as required by site specific expectations.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasonography
- Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
- Registered as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , Vascular Sonography RT(VS)
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- BLS Preferred
- Registered as an ARDMS (RVT), ARRT (RT-VS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
- Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year experience as an RVT required
- If no applicants have one (1) year experience as an RVT, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:
- Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasonography
- Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
- Registered as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , Vascular Sonography RT(VS)
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- BLS Preferred
- No experience required
- Registered as an ARDMS (RVT), ARRT (RT-VS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
- Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Good judgment
- Analytical ability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Responsible
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day. Must have the ability to pull, push, and lift patients and equipment.
- Participate in site rotations where applicable, see site specific department requirements
ENVIRONMENT
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
- Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
- Frequent exposure too many disagreeable physical conditions.
- Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.
- Risk of exposure to infectious organisms, ionizing radiation and strong magnetic field
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
