Vascular Technician

Job Title: Vascular Technician

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Echo / Vascular Lab

Req #: 0000255327

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $60.52 - $60.52 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

A Vascular Technician is responsible for performing non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations and physiological testing to evaluate patient circulatory systems, including operating diagnostic equipment and analyzing blood flow patterns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of formal Ultrasound Training Program with previous experience in a Vascular Laboratory
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) status required
• A technologist may be hired as registry eligible; 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
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs
• Completion of all mandatory compliance training

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Perform all necessary test protocols on patients in the lab, at bedside, in the Emergency Room, Recovery Room or in the Operating Room as deemed necessary by physician
• Provide a preliminary report for all patients
• Contact attending/referring physician if a critical finding is obtained
• Performs ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm compression under the direct supervision of vascular surgeon
• Assists vascular surgeon in ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm injections
• Maintains Vascular Laboratory standards as set by Inter-societal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL)
• Other required responsibilities in order to maintain the standard of excellence of the Vascular Lab
• Is knowledgeable of, adheres to and promotes safe practices (such as LeapFrog, Never Events, National Patient Safety Goals)

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.