Vascular Technologist II

Company: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center -

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart - Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary -

Operates ultrasound equipment and Performs a variety of technical diagnostic procedures which encompass the specialty areas of Peripheral Vascular Imaging. Provides a preliminary report of procedure completed. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, documentation of findings, under the direct supervision of the supervisor and/or Non-Invasive Cardiology Manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and Ensures that patient safety is not jeopardized.
Responsibilities
Position Responsiblities: -

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• Performs all duties of a Peripheral Vascular Tech I
  
• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
  
• Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests.
  
• Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
  
• Performs portable examinations at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed.
  
  Qualifications
  Position Requirements: -
  
  Education and Licensure: -
  
  
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  • Associate's Degree health related program in a related medical field, which include seminar course training in cardiac ultrasound OR one year certificate preferred
    
  • Registered by American Diagnostic Registry for Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as RVT or RDCS -OR- Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as RVS or RCS
    
    Minimum Experience:
    
    
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    • Three (3) years related experience
      

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