Vascular Technologist - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 10, 2024
Position Highlights: Position: Vascular Technologist Location: Chicago, IL Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am -4:30 pm, Rotating Weekends Required Travel: Yes, Skokie as needed. A Brief Overview: This position is designed to provide non-invasive vascular exams independently in accordance with ICAVL standards. This position will serve as a mentor for Tech 1 providing hands on training and supervision of Tech 1. Tech 2 will work with the manager on additional projects such as equipment selection and evaluation, revision of test protocols, quality assurance issues and the ICAVL accreditation. What you will do: Knowledge and application of NorthShore policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility. Performs Vascular testing independently. Arterial imaging Venous Imaging Carotid Imaging Questions regarding exams checked with Manager prior to patient leaving department Records preliminary findings in all patients' charts. A legible concise report is recorded on all in-patients All out patient venous preliminaries are phoned to ordering physicians Positive venous results on in-patients are phoned to nurse, intern or referring physician Take responsibility for the day to day decisions in order for department to run smoothly Take charge of the daily schedule coordinating exams with the nursing units and physician offices Assists reading physicians in locating and organizing materials as needed Notifies attending physicians of abnormal findings, follows up with physicians instructions and relays info as needed Responds appropriately in an emergency Assists clerical staff in clerical duties Scheduling Phone duties Faxing reports Ordering Supplies Helps prepare paperwork to insure hospital and physician maximum reimbursement Reads available material in vascular lab to learn anatomy, physics and vascular technology Utilizes manager and vascular lab physicians as mentors to increase learning of vascular technology Actively participates in learning and training process Attends outside CAVA (Chicago Area Vascular Association) conferences pertaining to vascular technology Operates ultrasound equipment in operating room Available on demand to assist surgeon with ultrasound knobology Trains tech 1 in knobology Maintains and cleans equipment daily Notifies manager of mechanical problems in order to have repairs made. Assists physicians and manager with delegated duties. .Assists manager with ICAVL accreditation Assists reading physicians in locating any material needed. Maintains patients comfort and safety during vascular testing Responds appropriately in an emergency situation Assists patients family as needed Monitors patients pain level during vascular testing; consults with patients nurse if needed Side rails up following exam Assists patient with bathroom needs Rotates to other NorthShore vascular sites as needed Is able to function independently at other NorthShore vascular sites Operates equipment at other vascular sites Prepares paperwork to insure hospital and physician reimbursement Has good understanding of CPT and ICD 9 coding Obtains pertinent history from patient prior to exam Takes responsibility for physician reimbursement forms and completes required information What you will need: Diploma or Vocational Degree Required 2 Years At least 2 years vascular experience in the hospital setting. And 2 Years - only those with greater than 2 years of experience as a vascular technician ONLY are recommended to be placed in this position/grade. New hires who have related but not specific experience as a vascular technician are recommended to be hired into level I. Graduate from an accredited ultrasound/vascular tech program. Will need to take RVT within 2 years of employment. Required RVT,CRVT or eligible.If not certified or registered, must obtain RVT Required Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Discounted Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities