What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Weston Family Health Center provides the communities in and around Weston with top-quality preventative health care, management of chronic conditions, and more.
As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds and assist physicians in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular disorders. You will conduct non-invasive exams to assess for disease or abnormalities while working in both the vascular lab and clinic settings. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying between 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Physical Requirements:
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds and assist physicians in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular disorders. You will conduct non-invasive exams to assess for disease or abnormalities while working in both the vascular lab and clinic settings. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying between 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
- Dictate preliminary reports for physicians.
- Consult with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results.
- Maintain records of testing for documentation.
- Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
- Provide training and act as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
- Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
- Maintain continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
- Maintain files (e.g., product and service quotes), records and up-to-date documents for accreditation of vascular lab.
- Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree OR certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or other appropriate national certification OR registry eligible. (Must be completed within one year of hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology, and physics
- 1-3 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
Physical Requirements:
- Essential Duties: Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
- Good hand coordination for positioning of prove and equipment.
- Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
- Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
- Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
- Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
- Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.