Vascular Technician

Job Title: Vascular Technician

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Vascular Lab

Req #: 0000256027

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $50.91 - $62.55 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
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) status required
• A technologist may be hired as registry eligible, in such cases the Incumbent 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
• Experience in a Vascular Laboratory

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Evening Shift
• On-Call availability required

Essential Functions:

• Ability to select appropriate equipment for specific test
• Performs appropriate test according to laboratory protocol
• Assess correlation of test results with symptoms
• Consult with physician and perform additional necessary studies
• 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
• Maintains professional attitude when dealing with patients and hospital personnel in other departments
• Notify referring physician of critical findings,
• Discuss results with physician if requested
• Observe patient for discomfort or change in clinical status during study
• Obtain hardcopy documentation and compile data for record keeping & reporting
• Prepares preliminary report of results
• Consults with colleagues or Medical Director if results are confusing or ambiguous
• Reports to work in a timely fashion on a daily basis
• Responds and arrives promptly when responding to on-call emergency
• Schedules procedures and maintains daily workload
• Seeks out further training if warranted,
• Meets continuing education status per ICAVL standards
• 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.